Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Austin, TX

Occupational Therapist
Location: Austin, TX
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF)

Location

Austin, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | 32 Guaranteed Hours per Week | 12-Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized occupational therapy treatment to patients in an inpatient acute rehabilitation setting, maintaining a caseload of 5–6 patients per day
• Deliver primarily 1:1 treatment sessions with some group therapy as needed
• Treat patients presenting with diagnoses including stroke, brain injury, debility, amputation, cardiac conditions, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries
• Utilize facility EHR systems (UDS Prodoc and Pinpoints) to document patient care accurately and in a timely manner
• Operate and apply durable medical equipment (DME) and therapy equipment appropriate to patient needs
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to support patient recovery and maximize functional outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree required
• Current, valid state Occupational Therapist license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members

Preferred Experience / Skills

• At least 1 year of inpatient rehabilitation (IPR) experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with a geriatric patient population
• Cooperative, team-oriented personality with a collaborative approach to patient care

Why Join Us

• Work in a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation facility dedicated to specialized recovery programs for complex diagnoses
• Join a supportive therapy department with no float or on-call requirements, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care