Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

American Traveler

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-09-14

$2,467.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital setting, seeking candidates with at least 1 year of acute care experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within Rehabilitation Services
• Patient population includes high acuity and complex cases such as post-cardiac, post-ortho/joint, trauma, and post-stroke patients
• 8-hour day shift schedule, typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Occasional weekend rotation based on departmental needs
• No call requirements
• No floating between facilities
• Cerner EMR used, prior experience not required
• Team includes supervisor, manager, and multiple OTs (typically 6 on shift)

Requirements

• Current AL OT license required, if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience with familiarity in Acute Care setting
• Ability to independently evaluate, treat, and manage a caseload
• Experience assisting with ADLs
• Comfortable working in a teaching facility with students present

Additional Information

• Work as part of a supportive interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation, learning modules, departmental training, and a Cerner refresher over approximately 1 week before starting caseload
• Professional scrub attire required with matching top and bottom in any professional color
• Holiday coverage depends on departmental needs; time off must be requested for holidays not worked
• First-time travelers will be considered
• 60-mile radius rule applies; local candidates within this radius are not eligible
• Former perm staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
• Free parking available on site

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8