Travel Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

American Traveler, LLC.; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for an outpatient pediatric rehabilitation opening at a Magnet-designated critical access hospital.

The role requires 3+ years of pediatric OT experience, travel capability, BLS and NBCOT certifications, and Cerner charting proficiency. The position operates 8:00am–4:30pm on days, with 1:1 patient care and potential assignment to nearby affiliates as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of pediatric OT experience.
• BLS and NBCOT certifications required; license if applicable.
• Cerner charting experience required; Atlassian not required.
• SSN and DOB required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric OT services including evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Work in a pediatric outpatient and rehabilitation facility with 1:1 patient ratio.
• Daily 5x8 hour days, 8:00am–4:30pm; travel to nearby facilities as needed.
• Utilize skills in activities of daily living, feeding, handwriting, sensory integration, and adaptive equipment.

Skills

Pediatric OT experience

Travel-ready

1:1 patient care

Outpatient rehab

Education

NBCOT certification

BLS certification

License (if applicable)

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 3 years of experience for an outpatient pediatric rehabilitation position at a Magnet-designated critical access hospital.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of pediatric OT experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• BLS certification required
• NBCOT certification required
• License required if applicable
• Cerner charting experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Pediatric outpatient and pediatric rehabilitation facility setting
• Day shift, 5x8 hours, 8:00am-4:30pm
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Cerner charting system used
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Provide pediatric OT services including evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning
• Skills include activities of daily living, feeding, handwriting, neurodevelopmental treatment, sensory integration, and adaptive equipment assessment
• Manage full caseload independently with minimal training required
• Any solid color scrubs permitted
• Critical access, Magnet-designated hospital with 25 staffed beds
• First-time travelers not accepted for this role
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Requested time off ideally limited to 5 days or fewer
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Previous PRN or permanent employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Travel pairs not accepted
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-761633

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