Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - $2,366 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in O'Fallon, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Occupational Therapist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 10/05/2026 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: Oct 5, 2026 Length: 12 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 2 years of experience and prior travel assignment experience. Details Short term acute care hospital with 69 staffed beds Day shift, 5x8 hours, Monday-Friday 0900-1730 Weekend rotation required every 6th full weekend, shift 0730-1600 Floating between two facility campuses within the same service line may be required EPIC charting system used, experience preferred Requirements Current state OT license required if applicable BLS certification required Minimum 2 years of experience required Adult care experience required Experience with adaptive equipment required Experience treating hip fracture, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement/injuries required Prior travel assignment experience required EPIC charting experience preferred Additional Information Responsibilities include lifting and transfers, patient and family education, safety and injury prevention, telephone communication, and documentation Dress code requires black or scrub top with tan pants or scrub pants First-time travelers will not be considered for this role Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius Standard travelers may work up to an 18-month period, followed by a required 3-month break in service Former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any facility within this health system as a traveler American Traveler Job ID P-744716. 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.