Local Contract

Occupational Therapist, Acute Rehabilitation/Medical-Surgical
Ottumwa, IA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$50-54/hour
Posted 7 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay
$50-54/hour

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • School loan reimbursement
  • Vision benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Company provided housing options
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
  • Discount program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Health savings account
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits

Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Position

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Weekly Hours: 32 hours guaranteed
Weekend Requirement: Minimum 1 weekend per month
Call Requirement: None
Float Requirement: Yes, floating between Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) and Medical-Surgical (MS) units to cover evaluations and treatments as needed


Unit and Patient Information

  • Floor: 2nd floor
  • ARU Beds: 13
  • MS Beds: 24
  • Patient Population: Geriatric, adult, general diagnosis
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR): Net Health documentation

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Occupational Therapist license in Iowa
  • Occupational Therapist experience within the last year (0 years of experience acceptable)

Work Environment and Dress Code

  • Reports to Program Director
  • Scrub color: Any color allowed
  • Unacceptable attire: Pajamas and torn clothing

Additional Notes

  • Position requires flexibility to float between units
  • No call responsibilities
  • Must be able to work at least one weekend per month

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1049 reviews)

231 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Aly has been amazing to work with, very responsive, always willing to go the extra mile to make sure you have everything you need and will get you the Info if you don’t know. Best recruiter I’ve worked with

Cons

None

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

Anonymous
Anonymous
ICU - Intensive Care Unit (RN)
Review of Host Healthcare on Apr 25, 2026
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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

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About Ottumwa, IA

As a in Ottumwa, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Ottumwa's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 85°F, and in winter, average lows are around 15°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Ottumwa.
Transportation
  • Ottumwa is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population is diverse, with a range of age groups.
  • Common health issues may include obesity and diabetes.
  • There is a small but active community of travel nurses in Ottumwa.
Things to Do
  • Ottumwa offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
  • There are art galleries, live music events, and sports activities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking trails, and nearby lakes for fishing and boating.
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