American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an inpatient and long-term care float assignment with BLS (AHA) certification and MN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Work in an inpatient rehabilitation and long-term care float setting
• Primary assignment in long-term care with occasional float to inpatient units
• Adult patient population with diagnoses including deconditioning, total joint replacement, post-op ortho, some neuro, and general medical-surgical cases
• Caseload averages approximately 30-40 patients in hospital; SNFs have 60 and 30 beds
• Use of EPIC (acute care) and Casamba/NetHealth (LTC) charting systems
• Monday through Friday day shifts with no call or weekends
• Occasionally may be the sole OT at an LTC location, with phone support available
• Evaluate and treat a variety of adult patient diagnoses in acute and long-term care settings
• Provide coverage support for skilled nursing facilities as needed
• Comprehensive orientation includes computer-based modules, 1-on-1 training for documentation systems, and departmental orientation
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Dress code is polo (Ceil Blue, Khaki, Gray, Chocolate Brown) or business casual
• Applicants living within 80 miles are eligible with adjusted local rates
• Must disclose prior employment at any Sanford Health location; a minimum 6-month break is required before reapplying
• Trauma Level 3 facility
• No weekend or holiday coverage required
• Phone support available when working solo at an LTC location

Requirements

• Current MN Occupational Therapy license or willingness to obtain (license required if applicable)
• Active BLS certification through AHA
• At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience in the past 3 years preferred
• Experience with inpatient and SNF settings required
• Willingness to float to all locations as needed
• Experience with EPIC EMR highly preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-651709. 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 - Inpatient

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