Travel Acute Care 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital in Wichita, KS, requiring a minimum of 6 months of acute care hospital OT experience and an active KS license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting located in Wichita, KS
• Occupational Therapy unit with a daily census of approximately 250 active consults per day
• Patient caseload of typically 8–10 patients assigned per OTR per day
• 2:1 OTR to COTA staffing ratio with a total headcount of 30 staff
• General acute care DME equipment used
• EMR: Meditech
• Day shift position: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active KS OT license required if applicable
• Minimum 6 months of acute care hospital OT experience, with experience within the last 6 months required
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Perform OT evaluations and treatments across a wide variety of diagnosis groups in a complex acute care environment
• Trauma and comprehensive stroke experience preferred
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment with a high degree of autonomy in patient care planning
• Flexible scheduling available to meet candidate needs
• Strong independent working ability, communication skills, and flexibility in a dynamic acute care setting are valued
• First-time travelers are not explicitly noted as accepted or excluded; contact your recruiter for clarification

American Traveler Job ID #P-719534. 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 - 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.