Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Austin, TX

Key Responsibilities Provide individualized occupational therapy treatment to patients in an inpatient acute rehabilitation setting, maintaining a caseload of 5–6 patients per day. Treat patients presenting with diagnoses including stroke, brain injury, debility, amputation, cardiac conditions, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries.

Job Title

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF)

Location

Austin, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | 32 Guaranteed Hours per Week | 12-Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized occupational therapy treatment to patients in an inpatient acute rehabilitation setting, maintaining a caseload of 5–6 patients per day
• Deliver primarily 1:1 treatment sessions with some group therapy as needed
• Treat patients presenting with diagnoses including stroke, brain injury, debility, amputation, cardiac conditions, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries
• Utilize facility EHR systems (UDS Prodoc and Pinpoints) to document patient care accurately and in a timely manner
• Operate and apply durable medical equipment (DME) and therapy equipment appropriate to patient needs
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to support patient recovery and maximize functional outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree required
• Current, valid state Occupational Therapist license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members

Preferred Experience / Skills

• At least 1 year of inpatient rehabilitation (IPR) experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with a geriatric patient population
• Cooperative, team-oriented personality with a collaborative approach to patient care

Why Join Us

• Work in a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation facility dedicated to specialized recovery programs for complex diagnoses
• Join a supportive therapy department with no float or on-call requirements, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care