Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Position

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an Occupational Therapist with inpatient rehab and/or acute care experience for a travel assignment at a rehabilitation hospital specializing in recovery from strokes, brain/spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions.

Work Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Weekend Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Call Requirements: None

Facility & Unit Information

• Unit Type: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF)
• Number of Beds: 60
• Patient Ratios: 7 patients to 1 therapist
• Patient Population: Geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients (13 years and older)
• Equipment Used: EKSO, InMotion UE Robotic, Body weight support
• Electronic Health Records (EHR): UDS and Epic

Required Qualifications

• Discipline: Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty
• Experience Required: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required
• Education: Required for OT licensure (specific degree not stated, but implied)
• Certifications: None required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with neurological, orthopedic, debility, and cardiac diagnoses/treatments
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, work ethic, and responsibility

Additional Notes

• No float or call requirements
• Scrub color: Black
• Time to report: 7:30 AM
• Patient care focus on improving functional ability and quality of life in a specialized rehab setting

This position offers the opportunity to work in a nationally ranked rehabilitation hospital with advanced therapy equipment and a dedicated clinical team.