Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care
San Antonio, Texas
Methodist Hospital

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
• Occupational Therapist (1 year of experience)
• Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS
• OTR Certification
• Experience in an Inpatient setting
• Experience in a Rehabilitation setting
• In-patient Rehab experience

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.