Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,107 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a travel Inpatient Occupational Therapist for an inpatient/acute rehab assignment in Northport, Alabama. The role requires 1+ year of specialty experience, current state licensure, and a 13-week commitment, with dayshift hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and 40 hours per week.

The assignment involves inpatient and acute care, geriatric and neurological cases, with opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and to float to other units as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Alabama OT license in good standing.
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience; 18 months acceptable with senior license.
• Ability to analyze patient data and set treatment goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop care plans for inpatient/acute rehab.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and disciplines on care plans.
• Complete required documentation in EMR and meet dept. requirements.

Skills

Geriatric care

Neurological rehab

Stroke rehab

Assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Alabama OT License (active)

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Inpatient Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Northport, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Inpatient Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Northport, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• 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 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week inpatient/acute rehab assignment requiring 1+ year of specialty experience and current state licensure.

Details

• Inpatient and Acute care units, IP OT Rehab department
• Patient population includes Geriatric, Neurological, Stroke & Amputation cases
• Day shift schedule, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
• One weekend required per month
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Must be willing to float to other units
• Meditech EMR used at this facility

Requirements

• Current Alabama Occupational Therapist License required (license required if applicable)
• Must maintain active license status in good standing with state board
• AHA BLS certification required (or Red Cross equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required; 18 months considered if candidate holds highest level of professional license with 1 year in specialty
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy education required
• Ability to analyze patient data and determine treatment goals
• Comfortable entering patient and treatment data into computer systems
• Normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing required
• Ability to tolerate prolonged sitting and/or standing
• Ability to perform heavy physical work including frequent pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, and walking

Additional Information

• Complete all aspects of patient care including evaluations, care plan development, and therapeutic interventions
• Collaborate with patients, families, and other disciplines on care plans
• Meet all department documentation requirements
• Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious disease, and hazardous materials may occur, with protective equipment provided as needed
• Physical presence onsite required
• Parking available onsite
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no mile radius restrictions

American Traveler Job ID #P-776369. 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 - Inpatient

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.