Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while exploring a new location in Wichita, KS. This role is in an inpatient hospital rehabilitation setting supporting an inpatient rehab unit with a 41-bed facility and interdisciplinary therapy staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active KS occupational therapy license required to start the assignment.
• Minimum 6 months current acute care occupational therapy experience required.
• BLS certification required or may be required from AHA or ARC.
• Experience with Meditech or similar EMR preferred.
• Knowledge of ESTIM, patient lifts, ADL equipment, gym equipment, and IADLs preferred.
• Ability to carry up to a 6-hour treatment load in an 8-hour shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in acute inpatient rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Neuro certification or neuro experience preferred.
• Lymphedema certification or experience preferred.
• Previous experience working within interdisciplinary therapy teams (PT, OT, SLP) preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 07:00 to 15:30.
• Every other weekend rotation required.
• Responsible for meeting a 3-hour daily therapy requirement per inpatient rehab patient and tracking time/charges accordingly.

Apply now and you‘ll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care and provide benefits to support travel clinicians from day one.

• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Join a multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation team. Clinicians perform evaluations and treatments focused on ADLs and IADLs, provide hands-on care, and support patients who require three hours of therapy per day. The unit uses state-of-the-art equipment and an IADL kitchen to support functional recovery.

Location Highlights

Wichita offers a mix of urban amenities and outdoor recreation within short drives. The city features the Sedgwick County Zoo and Botanica Wichita, both located within a 15-minute drive from downtown. Outdoor options include Lake Afton Park about 20 miles southwest and the Arkansas River waterfront with biking trails within a 10- to 20-minute commute. Cultural attractions include the Keeper of the Plains and the Old Cowtown Museum, both accessible within a 10- to 15-minute drive, providing a balance of historical and family-friendly activities.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The employer celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.