Travel Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 03/30/2026
- 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: Mar 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week inpatient rehabilitation assignment in Houston, TX, requiring an active Texas OT license and at least 1 year of experience.
Details
- Inpatient rehabilitation unit located on the 3rd floor of a main hospital building in Houston, TX
- 20-bed unit with a multidisciplinary team including RNs, CNCs, PTs, OTs, SLPs, and therapy techs
- Patient ratios of 4–6 patients per therapist
- Day shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Preferred schedule is Tuesday through Saturday; alternating weekends may also be an option
- May float to acute care or outpatient settings as needed
- Equipment includes Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, rollators, NuStep, LiteGait, hospital beds, bed/chair alarms, oxygen tanks, pulse oximeters, and blood pressure machines
- EMR system is Meditech
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Texas OT license required (license required if applicable)
- Minimum 1 year of OT experience; allied candidates must have at least 6 months of experience within the last 6 months
- Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
- US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
- One professional reference required
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Perform OT evaluations and provide daily treatments for inpatient rehabilitation patients
- Strong time management and interpersonal skills are a good fit for this unit
- Navy blue scrubs required per facility dress code
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-685189. 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 - Rehab
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.