Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - $2,414 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, vision and L%

401(k) match

Housing stipend

24/7 support & in-house clinicians

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital in O’Fallon, Missouri. The assignment is 12 weeks, 40 hours per week, with day shifts and occasional weekend coverage. Start date around November and a travel employment arrangement.

Eligible candidates have 2+ years of OT experience, active Missouri OT license, BLS, and EPIC charting familiarity. The role involves lifting, transfers, patient education, and documentation, with strict site policies.

Qualifications

• Current state OT license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OT experience
• Adult care experience required
• Experience with adaptive equipment required
• Experience with hip/knee replacements preferred
• Prior travel assignment experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lifting and transfers of patients
• Patient and family education
• Safety and injury prevention
• Telephone communication
• Accurate documentation of care

Skills

Adult care experience

Lifting and transfers

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Active OT license

Missouri license

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC charting

BLS (tool)

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in O'Fallon, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 2+ years of experience and prior travel assignment experience.

Details

• Short term acute care hospital with 69 staffed beds
• Day shift, 5x8 hours, Monday-Friday 0900-1730
• Weekend rotation required every 6th full weekend, shift 0730-1600
• Floating between two facility campuses within the same service line may be required
• EPIC charting system used, experience preferred

Requirements

• Current state OT license required if applicable
• BLS certification required

Minimum 2 years of experience required

Adult care experience required

Experience with adaptive equipment required

Experience treating hip fracture, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement/injuries required

Prior travel assignment experience required

EPIC charting experience preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include lifting and transfers, patient and family education, safety and injury prevention, telephone communication, and documentation
• Dress code requires black or scrub top with tan pants or scrub pants
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius
• Standard travelers may work up to an 18-month period, followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any facility within this health system as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-744716. 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 - Acute Care Hospital

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.