Local Contract Occupational Therapist, Acute Care Hospital - $60 per hour

American Traveler is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital setting in Georgia, requiring a minimum of 1 year of experience and active GA state licensure, NBCOT, and BLS certifications.

Details

• Acute care hospital OT unit
• Preferred shift is 4x10, 7:30–18:00; alternate schedule available as 5x8s with split days (Mon/Wed: 9:45–18:15, Tues/Thurs/Fri: 7:30–16:00)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• May float within scope of practice to an affiliated outpatient facility as needed
• Patient population includes orthopedic, neurological, and progressive disease cases such as Parkinson's disease, arthritis, amputee, and other progressive neurological disorders

Requirements

• Active GA state OT license required at time of consideration (license required if applicable)
• NBCOT certification required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of OT experience required
• Proficiency with dynamic splints, functional splints, and static splints required
• Experience with upper and lower extremity treatment required
• Copies of all required certifications must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted
• RTO maximum of 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• Travelers are expected to work major holidays that fall within their assignment period — if one or two major holidays fall within the assignment, no holiday RTO can be requested; if three major holidays fall within the assignment, the traveler is expected to work two and may request one holiday off
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Travelers must have been away from all affiliated network facilities for at least one full year before returning as a traveler
• No alternate shift or special scheduling requests are permitted; the posted shift is firm
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above; charge nurses not accepted) are highly preferred

American Traveler Job ID #P-714947L. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.