Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation
San Antonio, Texas
Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Position

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Facility & Unit Information

• Inpatient Rehab Unit with 32 beds
• Staff includes approximately 35 therapists and 50 nurses
• Day Shift Staff: 8 OTs, 8 PTs, 1 Rehab Aide, 7 Nurses, 3 PCTs, 1 UC
• Night Shift: Not applicable
• Patient Treatment Time: Expect 5 to 6 hours of treatment per day
• Equipment Used: H200/L300, BURT
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Typical Procedures:

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Patient evaluations
  • Usual inpatient rehab treatments

Required Qualifications

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • OTR Certification (Occupational Therapist Registered)
• Licenses:

  • Valid Occupational Therapist License
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in occupational therapy specialty (inpatient rehab preferred)
• Skills:

  • Basic knowledge of inpatient rehab (mandatory)
  • Ability to flex and work as part of a team (mandatory)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in inpatient rehab
• Willingness to work a minimum of 2 weekends per 4-week period

Work Environment & Culture

• Personality Fit: Outgoing, flexible, knowledgeable
• Dress Code: Black pants and olive scrub top
• Floating: May be assigned to other Methodist inpatient rehab units

Additional Notes

• Weekend work is required (minimum 2 weekends per 4 weeks)
• No night shifts on this unit
• Team-oriented environment with a focus on inpatient rehabilitation

This position is ideal for occupational therapists with at least 1 year of inpatient rehab experience who are flexible, team players, and open to weekend shifts.