Occupational Therapist

Job Title

Occupational Therapist – Acute Care (Travel Contract)

Location

Florence, SC | Acute Care Hospital

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 5x8s, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | Weekend coverage expected approximately 1–2 times per month | Holidays as needed | No on-call required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy evaluation and treatment services within a hospital-based acute care inpatient unit
• Deliver patient care Monday through Friday with expected weekend coverage approximately 1–2 times per month
• Document patient care and progress using Epic electronic health records
• Adhere to facility dress code: red scrub top and black scrub pants
• During hurricane season (June–November), contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams as directed by the facility

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an acute care setting
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Active South Carolina Occupational Therapist License or Multistate Compact License required at start of contract
• BLS certification required
• NBCOT certification required
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Previous permanent or PRN staff must have been separated from the facility system for at least 1 year before being eligible to return as a traveler

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel therapy experience in an acute inpatient setting
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health records
• Flexibility to support facility needs during emergency response situations, including hurricane season

Why Join Us

• Free parking on-site
• Expected weekly hours with a structured daytime schedule in a well-established acute care environment