Travel Acute Care Occupational Therapist - $2,126 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 setting, requiring 6 months of recent acute care OT experience and active KS licensure. Details Acute care hospital setting within the Occupational Therapy department High-volume unit with approximately 250 active consults per day 2:1 OTR to COTA staffing ratio Typical patient assignment of 8-10 patients per OTR per day General acute care DME equipment used Meditech EMR system used Day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 13-week assignment length Requirements Active KS OT license required (license required if applicable) Minimum 6 months of recent acute care hospital OT experience BLS certification required Trauma experience preferred Comprehensive stroke experience preferred No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration One professional reference required Additional Information Perform OT evaluations and treatments across a wide variety of diagnosis groups Work within a large, collaborative therapy team in a complex acute care environment Enjoy a high degree of autonomy in care planning while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and high accountability Strong communication and collaboration skills required Flexibility needed given the dynamic nature of acute care practice Local candidates will not be considered Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible American Traveler Job ID P-719534. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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.