Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care
San Antonio, TX
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,836/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
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 Assignment
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Weekend Requirement: Must work 2 weekend shifts per month (with a weekday off following each weekend shift)
Job Description
- Provide Occupational Therapy services in an inpatient rehab and acute hospital setting, including neuro and orthopedic patient evaluations and treatments.
- Patient populations include neuro, ortho, telemetry, and ICU units.
- Documentation system used: Meditech.
- Floating to other units as needed is required (floating policy to be discussed during interview).
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in Texas (no temporary licenses allowed).
- Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
- Experience in a Rehabilitation setting.
- BLS certification.
- OTR certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience in rehab and/or acute hospital settings.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Certifications in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) or brain injury rehabilitation.
Unit and Facility Guidelines
- Start time no later than 8:00 AM.
- Dress code:
- Scrubs: Sage green/olive scrub top, black scrub pants, sage green scrub jacket.
- Undershirts: White or black only.
- Personal appearance:
- Nails must be clean and healthy.
- Hair should be neat and clean with no extreme styles or colors.
- Facial hair (beards, mustaches, sideburns) must be clean and neatly trimmed.
- Tattoos should be covered whenever possible; uncovered tattoos will be addressed individually.
- Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited.
Additional Information
- Call requirements to be discussed during the interview.
- Floating policy applies; travelers must be prepared to float to other units as needed.
- Attendance policies and floating guidelines must be acknowledged and followed.
Employer
Host Healthcare
266 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
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.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About San Antonio, TX
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
- San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
- San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
- San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
- The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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