Occupational Therapist, Acute Care Oncology
Zion, IL
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Zion, Illinois
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide occupational therapy for adult inpatient acute care hospital patients.
• Some outpatient settings within the hospital.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts. No call, weekends, or float required.
• Oncology-based unit with a stem cell transplant unit.
• Average caseload: 6 patients per day.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required in occupational therapy.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• New graduates may be considered depending on clinical experience in a hospital setting.
• Prior travel experience not required.

Certifications Required

• State License (pending applications accepted if already submitted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Required Skills and Experience

• Upper Extremity therapy
• Adaptive Equipment assessment and use
• Community Re-entry
• Home Assessment and Pre-Discharge Planning
• Exercise Program development
• Lifting and transfer techniques
• Patient and Family Education
• Safety and Injury Prevention
• Assessment, Evaluation, Plan of Care, Reassessments
• Discharge planning

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Cognitive Assessment
• Telephone communication
• Prosthetics (Below and Above Knee)
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Hip Fracture and Total Hip Replacement rehabilitation
• Arthritis program
• Ultrasound, TENS, Myofascial Release
• Lymphedema management
• Kinesiotaping, Electrical Stimulation, Edema Massage
• Wheelchair Evaluation and Positioning
• Dementia/Alzheimer’s care
• Acute Care and Adult Outpatient experience

Orientation

• 2-week unit orientation (80 hours)
• EPIC documentation system used
• Wine-colored scrubs not provided

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background checks including Social Security Trace, Education Verification, and others as per hospital policy
• Various health documents including:

  • Physical exam within last 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Immunizations: Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu, COVID vaccine or approved exemptions
  • Drug screening (10 panel) within 30 days of start
• Annual competencies and skills checklist required
• Fit mask training and respirator fit testing required onsite

This position offers a structured schedule with no weekend or call requirements, suitable for occupational therapists with oncology and acute care experience seeking a travel contract in Illinois.