Travel Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist - $2,166 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Wichita, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with inpatient rehabilitation experience for a 13-week assignment at a brand-new 41-bed inpatient rehab facility in Wichita, KS.

Details

• Inpatient rehabilitation setting in a brand-new, state-of-the-art 41-bed facility
• Day shift, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Interdisciplinary therapy team of 15–20 staff daily, including PT, OT, and SLP
• 1 OT position on day shift alongside a current staff of 3 OTRs and 3 COTAs
• Patient caseload of up to a 6-hour treatment load per 8-hour shift
• Equipment includes E-stim, patient lifts, ADL equipment, gym equipment, IADL tools, and a full IADL kitchen
• EMR: Meditech

Requirements

• Active KS OT license required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment)
• Minimum 6 months of current acute care OT experience within the last 6 months
• Experience with E-stim, patient lifts, ADL/IADL equipment, and gym equipment
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no exceptions; Canadian SSNs are not accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and treatments focused on ADLs and IADLs
• Each patient has a 3-hour daily therapy requirement; clinicians are responsible for tracking treatment time and charges per patient
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — no local candidates will be considered
• Experience in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting is preferred
• Lymphedema certification is a plus
• Neuro certification or experience is a plus
• Facility features a Vector unweighted system and a fully equipped IADL kitchen

American Traveler Job ID #P-719535. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Rehab

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.