Travel Occupational Therapist, Acute Care Hospital - $2,326 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Lafayette, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/16/2026
• 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 with a minimum of 1 year of acute care hospital experience for an inpatient rehab role in Indiana, working with a diverse, high-acuity patient population.

Details

• Inpatient acute care hospital setting
• Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (8:00–16:30)
• Monday–Friday schedule with one weekend day per month
• 19-person inpatient acute care rehab team
• Patients across all acuity levels including ICU and progressive care units
• Diagnoses include CABG and other cardiac procedures, stroke, TBI, joint replacement, fracture repairs, respiratory illness, dementia, MS, Parkinson's disease, and ambulation impairments
• Charting performed in Cerner (experience required)

Requirements

• Current Indiana OT license required (license required if applicable)
• NBCOT certification required
• Current BLS certification required (AHA and RQI accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of OT experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Manual Therapy and/or Lymphedema certifications preferred
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Evaluate patients and develop and implement plans of care (POC) including ADL training, therapeutic exercises, and therapeutic activities to improve functional outcomes
• Assess and make discharge disposition recommendations on a daily basis
• Royal blue scrubs required; black shoes required
• Travelers may be required to float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Indiana residents are considered local candidates and are eligible for this Allied position
• Former permanent or PRN employees of this facility must have a 12-month gap before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within this health system are required to take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: 90 days for out-of-state residents and 180 days for in-state residents

American Traveler Job ID #P-711363. 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.