Travel Occupational Therapist
Cheyenne, WY
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Inpatient / Acute Care & Acute Rehab

Department: OT – Inpatient
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Trauma Level: II
Charting System: EPIC
Care Setting: Acute Care / Inpatient Rehabilitation
Division: Allied Health
 

Position Details:

• Shift: Days
• Schedule: 4x9-hour shifts (36 hours/week), with potential flexibility to work 5x8-hour or 4x10-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Open Positions: 1
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• Cancellation Policy: 2 cancellations per 13-week assignment

Job Description:
 

The Occupational Therapist will provide patient care across Acute Care and Acute Rehabilitation settings. The therapist will evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, assess functional abilities, and assist with discharge planning and rehabilitation needs.

The therapist will float between acute care and inpatient rehabilitation units based on departmental needs.
 

Patient Population & Clinical Areas:

• Adult patients only.
• General medicine and medical-surgical patients.
• Orthopedic cases, including total hip and knee replacements.
• Back surgeries.
• Stroke and neurological conditions.
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
• Spinal cord injuries (occasional).
• Hip fractures.
• Cardiac conditions and other general medical diagnoses.
• Emergency Department evaluations for pain, disability, admission, or discharge needs.
• Cancer and multiple sclerosis patients in rehabilitation settings.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience.
• Experience in Acute Care and/or Acute Rehabilitation settings.
• Experience in both settings is preferred; candidates with experience in either setting may be considered.
• Ability to float between Acute Care and Acute Rehabilitation.
• Strong patient evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge-planning skills.
• Flexibility to work different shift patterns as needed.
• New graduates are not preferred.

Required License & Certifications:

• Active Wyoming Occupational Therapy License.
• BLS Certification.

Schedule Notes:

• Standard schedule may be 4x9-hour shifts or 5x8-hour shifts; 4x10-hour shifts may also be required.
• Schedule is determined by the manager, and flexibility is essential.
• Typical start time: 7:30 AM.
• The schedule may change between 5x8, 4x9, and 4x10 shifts based on department needs.
• Floating days off may apply.

Example Schedule Provided:

• Week 1: Wednesday–Sunday ON; Monday–Tuesday OFF.
• Week 2: Wednesday–Friday ON; Saturday–Tuesday OFF.

Facility & Department Notes:

• Must float between Acute Care and Acute Rehabilitation.
• Patient volume: Approximately 8–12 patients per day in Acute Care.
• Department has COTA and Rehab Aide support.
• Department-specific orientation includes 2 shadowing days, followed by 2–3 days with a partial caseload before working independently.
• Scrub Color: Ceil Blue.
• Prefer candidates who are not traveling as a pair.
• Permanent address must be at least 25 miles from the facility.

Submission & Compliance:

• All paperwork must be submitted by Wednesday at 12:00 PM MST during the week before the start date.
• Wyoming OT License and BLS are required.