Occupational Therapist

Job Details

• Unit Type: Occupational Therapy
• Shift Length: 10 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Years of Experience Required: 2 Years
• Required Certifications: BLS Certification, State License

Shift Information

Hours are from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with four 10-hour shifts per week. Weekend coverage is approximately 3 days per month, typically every other full weekend, with occasional two weekends off in a row.

Role Responsibilities

• Treat an estimated 8 to 10 patients per day with support from 5 to 7 therapists.
• Evaluate and treat adult acute care patients.
• Provide discharge recommendations and communicate safe mobility plans to the interdisciplinary team.
• Common patient diagnoses include neurological conditions (CVA, MS, Parkinson’s, Guillain-Barre syndrome), general medical issues, orthopedic concerns (total joints and fractures), cardiac conditions (pacemakers), and oncology-related needs.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience as a licensed therapist is required (experience in acute rehab is not sufficient).
• Must possess strong evaluation and treatment skills for adult acute care patients.
• First-time travelers are welcome.

Additional Information

• EMR System: EPIC
• The facility has a manager present on each shift.
• No COTAs are staffed, but there are 2 Rehab Aides available.
• Travelers should expect at least 2 days of onboarding with an experienced staff OT preceptor during the first week.
• Travelers generally do not work on holidays unless there is a staffing need.
• Dress code allows for any color scrubs or business casual attire.

Orientation

There will be two shifts dedicated to unit-specific orientation.

Note

This position has a radius rule of 50 miles for candidates’ permanent addresses.