Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,019 per week

American Traveler; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Irving, Texas. The 13-week contract offers a 40-hour week schedule with a day shift in an acute care hospital setting.

Qualified candidates will hold an OT license and have adult acute care experience, with post-op ortho and ICU exposure preferred. Knowledge of Meditech EMR is a plus; no on-call required.

Qualifications

• OT license required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Adult acute care experience required.
• Post-op ortho experience preferred.
• ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services in an acute care hospital setting.
• Collaborate with therapy staff and care teams to develop treatment plans.
• Perform patient assessments and document progress.
• Assist with discharge planning and patient/family education.

Skills

OT license

Adult acute care

Post-op ortho

ICU experience

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Irving, Texas.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist


• Discipline: Therapy


• Start Date: 11/16/2026


• Duration: 13 weeks


• 40 hours per week


• Shift: 8 hours, days


• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs


• Hours: 40 hrs/wk


• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026


• Length: 13 weeks


• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital setting, requiring OT license and adult acute care experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital unit with 100 beds and 15 therapy staff (PT/OT/ST)


• Day shift schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM


• 13-week contract assignment


• Typical procedures include joint replacements, general surgery, GI surgery, I&Ds, and bariatric surgery


• Equipment used includes lift equipment and walkers


• Meditech EMR used


• No on-call requirement


• No float requirement, though option exists to assist a neighboring facility during low census

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy license required if applicable


• Minimum 1 year of experience required


• Adult acute care experience required


• Experience with post-op ortho patients preferred


• ICU experience preferred