Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Position

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours guaranteed
• Call Requirements: 1 call every 4 weeks
• Float: Potential float to North Campus
• Patient Ratio: 6:1
• Patient Population: Adults with neurological diagnoses, orthopedic conditions, debility, and related rehab needs
• EHR System: UDS

Facility Highlights

• 35-bed inpatient rehab hospital
• State-of-the-art therapy gyms and equipment
• Specialized rehab programs for stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury
• Features include robotic exoskeleton therapy and virtual reality rehab tools
• Focus on a modern, patient-centered environment with private rooms and therapy courtyards

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience, including experience within the last year
• Degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate)
• Experience working with adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in acute or rehabilitation hospital settings
• Prior experience with neurological and orthopedic patient populations
• Cooperative team player with strong interpersonal skills

Additional Requirements

• Compliance with facility influenza vaccination policy or approved exemption (masking required during flu season if exempt)
• Must wear black scrubs
• Reporting time: 8:00 AM

Summary

This travel OT position offers a 13-week contract in a well-equipped inpatient rehab hospital caring for adult patients recovering from complex neurological and orthopedic conditions. The role requires a licensed Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years of experience, preferably in inpatient rehab settings, who is a team-oriented communicator and comfortable with basic computer use. Compliance with flu vaccination policies and facility protocols is mandatory.