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Travel Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation - $2,027 per week

$2,027 per week

American Traveler Staffing Professionals

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Independence, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Occupational Therapist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • StartDate: ASAP
  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
  • Hours: 40 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
  • Length: 12 weeks
  • Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 12-week assignment in an inpatient rehabilitation and acute care setting at a Level 2 Trauma Center in Independence, MO.

Details

  • Inpatient rehabilitation unit (16-bed) and acute care setting within a 285-bed Level 2 Trauma Center
  • Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Weekend rotation of 1 weekend every 6 weeks, with flex days off on weekdays when working weekends
  • Patient ratios: 12:1 in acute care, 4-5:1 in inpatient rehab
  • EMR: Meditech
  • No on-call requirements
  • Team of 14 OT staff, including 11 acute care OTs and 4 rehab OTs on day shift
  • 12-week contract

Requirements

  • Active OT license required (license required if applicable)
  • Minimum 2 years of OT experience, with active practice within the last 6 months
  • Acute care and/or inpatient rehab experience preferred
  • Two professional references required for this Missouri-based position
  • US SSN and DOB required for consideration
  • No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

  • Perform evaluations and treatments, including ADLs and mobility
  • Utilize rehab gym equipment and standard rehabilitation supplies
  • Eggplant-colored scrubs required
  • Facility features an active department employee engagement group, employee of the month recognition, and team-building activities
  • Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted
  • First-time travelers are not specified as excluded, but allied candidates must have experience within the last 6 months

American Traveler Job ID #P-721677. 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 - Rehab

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.

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