Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT in Bowling Green, KY. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while working in a long term acute care hospital setting and exploring a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Kentucky Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in outpatient neuro settings preferred; clinical rotation in outpatient neuro acceptable.
• Experience with assessment, individualized treatment planning, discharge planning, and documentation in an acute or long-term care setting.
• Experience supervising COTAs and OT students, or demonstrated ability to orient and mentor staff and students.
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team processes and to provide patient/family education and adaptive equipment recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in neuro rehabilitation and outpatient neuro practice preferred.
• Familiarity with safe patient handling techniques and materials handling preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: 5x8.
• Setting: Long term acute care hospital, with emphasis on neuro outpatient experience.
• May be required to supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and students.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to impacting patient care, therefore we offer a benefits package designed for traveling clinicians.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Deliver superior quality of care while promoting patient and employee safety. Responsibilities include assessing patient function, planning and implementing individualized treatments, participating in discharge planning, completing required documentation, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and promoting continuous quality improvement. Maintain professional appearance, punctuality, and adherence to facility safety policies.

Location Highlights

Bowling Green offers a blend of cultural attractions and outdoor recreation within easy reach. The city is home to the National Corvette Museum and the Historic Railpark, each providing local history and exhibits within the city. Within a short drive, visitors can access Mammoth Cave National Park approximately 35 miles north for extensive cave systems and hiking. The area features a mix of suburban and small-city living with regional transit access to major highways and a growing downtown dining and entertainment district.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.