American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Jerome, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 03/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of acute inpatient or rehab experience for a full-time inpatient rehabilitation assignment using Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute inpatient rehab therapy setting with coverage of swing bed patients
• Patients per day range from 8 to 10, with 1 therapist per day
• Common patient conditions include orthopedic total joints, strokes, occasional brain injuries, medical, and general ICU cases
• Uses Epic for electronic medical records
• Work schedule is Monday to Friday with five 8-hour day shifts from 08:30 to 17:00
• Floating to another hospital may be required if census is low
• Department orientation typically lasts 2-3 days
• No self-scheduling or blocked scheduling requests accepted
• May be required to cover holidays
• Main responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of orthopedic, neurological, and general medical cases for acute and swing bed patients
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• A department manager is available for support; no COTAs or rehab aides on staff
• Scrubs permitted; color options provided upon hire but must not match other departments
• Permanent employees must have a minimum 1-year gap before being eligible for a travel assignment

Requirements

• Active, valid Occupational Therapist license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of acute inpatient or rehab experience
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Two professional references: one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible

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-653299. 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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