Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Ottumwa, IA

Occupational Therapist
Location: Ottumwa, IA
Agency: SnapCare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Rotating
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

Opportunity:

OT

Job Details:

• Day shift position with 32 guaranteed hours per week
• Will work a minimum of 1 weekend per month
• No on-call requirements
• Float between Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) and Medical/Surgical unit to cover evaluations and treatments as needed
• ARU unit has 13 beds and Medical/Surgical unit has 24 beds
• Patient population includes geriatric and adult patients with general diagnoses
• EHR system: Net Health documentation
• Reports to Program Director
• Required certifications: Master's degree from an accredited OT school and Iowa state licensure
• 0-1 year of experience required
• Scrub color: Any color acceptable; pajamas and torn clothing are not permitted

Facility:

This healthcare facility is located on the second floor and operates both an Acute Rehabilitation Unit and a Medical/Surgical unit, providing comprehensive inpatient care. The facility serves a geriatric and adult patient population and utilizes Net Health for electronic health record documentation. Staff report to a Program Director and are expected to float between units to support patient evaluations and treatments as needed.

Location:

Ottumwa, IA

Ottumwa offers a relaxed small-city lifestyle along the scenic Des Moines River in southeastern Iowa, with easy access to riverfront trails, local history, outdoor recreation, and iconic landmarks like the American Gothic House. When you're ready for a change of pace, major cities like Des Moines, Iowa City, and Kansas City are all within road-trip distance, making Ottumwa an ideal home base for adventure-seeking healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Details:• Day shift position with 32 guaranteed hours per week• Will work a minimum of 1 weekend per month• No on-call requirements• Float between Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) and Medical/Surgical unit to cover evaluations and treatments as needed• ARU unit has 13 beds and Medical/Surgical unit has 24 beds• Patient population includes geriatric and adult patients with general diagnoses• EHR system: Net Health documentation• Reports to Program Director• Required certifications: Master's degree from an accredited OT school and Iowa state licensure• 0-1 year of experience required• Scrub color: Any color acceptable; pajamas and torn clothing are not healthcare facility is located on the second floor and operates both an Acute Rehabilitation Unit and a Medical/Surgical unit, providing comprehensive inpatient care. The facility serves a geriatric and adult patient population and utilizes Net Health for electronic health record documentation. Staff report to a Program Director and are expected to float between units to support patient evaluations and treatments as needed., IAOttumwa offers a relaxed small-city lifestyle along the scenic Des Moines River in southeastern Iowa, with easy access to riverfront trails, local history, outdoor recreation, and iconic landmarks like the American Gothic House. When you're ready for a change of pace, major cities like Des Moines, Iowa City, and Kansas City are all within road-trip distance, making Ottumwa an ideal home base for adventure-seeking healthcare professionals.