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Job ID: 896883
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Location
Fayetteville, GA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 5×8-hour shifts (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM); flexible to consider 4×10-hour shifts | Weekends and holidays are part of the rotation (every other weekend)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services in an acute care hospital setting to patients with a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic conditions, amputations, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, and other progressive neurological disorders
- Fabricate and apply dynamic, functional, and static splints as clinically indicated
- Evaluate and treat upper and lower extremity dysfunction across the patient population
- Float within facility and scope of practice to an outpatient location as needed
- Participate in weekend and holiday rotation as scheduled, including major holidays that fall within the assignment period
Required Qualifications
- Active Georgia State Occupational Therapy License required at time of submission
- NBCOT Certification required
- BLS Certification required
- Minimum 1 year of occupational therapy experience; first-time travelers are welcome
- All requested time off must be finalized at time of submission; no schedule changes or RTO requests will be accepted post-offer or on-site
- Local candidates are welcome and accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with orthopedic patient populations and splinting techniques
- Background working with amputee patients and upper/lower extremity rehabilitation
- Familiarity with progressive neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and arthritis
- Prior experience in an acute care hospital environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care setting with a diverse and clinically rich patient population
- First-time travelers are encouraged to apply, making this an excellent opportunity to launch a travel therapy career