Travel Home Health Occupational Therapist - $2,387 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Sarasota, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a home health position requiring at least 1 year of home health experience and active BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Home health setting serving adult patients in Sarasota and Charlotte County
• Day shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Caseload includes med/surg, cardiac, orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, and rehab patients
• Visits are self-scheduled with a minimum of 6 home visits per day, may increase based on manager discretion
• Use of laptops, MiFi for internet, and portable printers provided
• Documentation via BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and Ace Timesheet systems
• Patients include those with COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, trauma, Parkinson’s, and amputation care needs
• Responsibilities include performing assessments, creating home exercise programs, patient and family education, cardiac rehab, joint mobilization, splinting, use of modalities such as TENS and ultrasound, and adult ADL training
• Focus on safety, injury prevention, and patient progress documentation
• Team support includes coordination with other clinicians and office staff
• Visitors may float within the hospital or to nearby affiliated facilities if needed
• Return travelers must have a one-year gap from permanent employment before being eligible
• No RTO requests accepted with the contract; all time off must be arranged directly with the unit manager
• Solid color scrubs required
• Facility is smoke-free
• Mandatory pre-start compliance modules (average of 4 hours)
• Pass/fail EKG exam required prior to start, with up to 3 attempts permitted

Requirements

• Active state OT license or compact license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent home health OT experience; 2 years preferred
• Must be able to practice independently
• Valid driver’s license and reliable car required for home visits
• OASIS training preferred
• Experience with Cerner charting preferred
• Must be COVID vaccinated or possess approved exemption
• Flu vaccination or signed declination and adherence to masking policy required
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility

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- . 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 - Home Health

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.

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