Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,888 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• 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: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital setting, requiring acute and trauma experience with 1+ year overall experience.

Details

• Adult Rehab Services unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week
• Acute and trauma experience required

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Current Oklahoma OT license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification from AHA required upon hire
• Minimum of 1 year of experience required
• Acute care and trauma experience required
• Strong knowledge of OT principles, practices, and treatment planning
• Ability to interpret physician referrals and develop individualized treatment plans
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients and staff
• Basic computer skills required

Additional Information

• Plan, evaluate, and implement individual and group OT treatment activities under physician direction
• Evaluate patients across independent living, occupational performance, prevocational, educational, play-leisure, and social/psychosocial domains
• Design and fabricate adaptive equipment and orthotic devices as needed
• Communicate patient goals and progress to patients and families
• Assist with discharge planning including equipment ordering and home therapy instruction
• May supervise students
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Facility strictly enforces compliance deadlines and does not allow push starts
• Travelers must be booked at least 4 weeks from time of offer
• Returning workers may extend a contract only once for a total of 26 weeks, followed by a required 6-month separation before reapplying

American Traveler Job ID #P-752088. 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.