Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - $2,700 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location

Sioux Falls, SD | Acute Care / Inpatient Rehab

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Expected 1–2 weekends per schedule rotation (may include both weekend days, with days off before and/or after)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with orthopedic, neurological, and general medical diagnoses across all age groups
• Provide treatment interventions, modalities, FIM scoring, and ongoing assessment and adjustment of treatment plans for medically complex and often medically unstable patients
• Monitor and interpret vital signs, apply knowledge of indications and contraindications, and maintain awareness of vital medical equipment during patient care
• Manage a high-volume caseload of approximately 4–5 patients per day (volume may vary) within a 21-bed unit, prioritizing and rescheduling dynamically as patient needs change
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding discharge planning, patient safety, scheduling, and hand-off communication; recommend appropriate discharge destinations
• Complete computerized documentation and may supervise certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, and students as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of South Dakota (or eligibility)
• Knowledge of and adherence to the South Dakota Occupational Therapy Practice Act and Administrative Rules
• Ability to evaluate and treat medically complex patients requiring advanced critical thinking across multiple diagnoses
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to manage a fast-paced, dynamic schedule across multiple areas of a hospital setting
• Effective communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration, discharge planning, and patient safety
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in acute care or inpatient rehabilitation settings
• Familiarity with computerized charting systems and specialty equipment such as UE Bioness and Dynavision
• Experience supervising COTAs, therapy aides, or students
• Experience managing high-acuity, medically unstable patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-equipped inpatient environment with access to advanced rehabilitation technology and a structured departmental orientation program
• Gain valuable experience treating a diverse, medically complex patient population within a collaborative interdisciplinary team

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #787104. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy - Occupational Therapist

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