Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care Hospital Assignment in Meridian, Idaho

Explore an acute care travel occupational therapy job in Meridian, Idaho, with competitive weekly pay and a 13-week assignment. Join an adult inpatient OT team and make a meaningful impact while evaluating and treating patients with neurologic, orthopedic, cardiac, oncology, and general medical diagnoses. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team in a welcoming Boise Valley community known for scenic surroundings, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the greater Boise area.

Travel Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,380-$2,550
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Location: Meridian, Idaho
• Healthcare Setting: Adult acute inpatient care
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekend Rotation: Approximately 40% of weekend days, typically every other full weekend
• Patient Volume: Approximately 8-10 patients treated per day
• Charting System: EPIC
• Orientation: At least two days of department-specific onboarding with an experienced OT preceptor
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs or business casual attire

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist license in Idaho
• Current BLS certification
• At least 1 year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist in an acute-care setting
• Experience evaluating and treating adult acute-care patients; acute rehabilitation experience alone may not meet the requirement
• Ability to provide discharge recommendations and communicate safe mobility plans to the interdisciplinary care team
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, patient care, and documentation skills
• Proficiency with electronic medical records; EPIC experience is preferred
• First-time travel professionals are welcome to apply

Acute Care Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult patients in an acute inpatient hospital setting
• Provide occupational therapy services for patients with neurologic diagnoses such as CVA, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Guillain-Barré syndrome
• Support patients with general medical, orthopedic, cardiac, and oncology-related conditions
• Develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and medical status
• Recommend appropriate discharge plans, adaptive equipment, and follow-up services
• Communicate safe mobility recommendations and progress updates to nurses, providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document occupational therapy evaluations, treatments, patient progress, and outcomes accurately in EPIC
• Provide coverage across the adult acute-care population, excluding ICU unless previous strong ICU experience is demonstrated

Apply now for this travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Meridian, Idaho, and join a collaborative acute care healthcare team in the Boise Valley.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.