Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Springfield, MO

Why Join Us Work within a nationally recognized, CARF- and Joint Commission-accredited inpatient rehabilitation facility equipped with high-tech therapy devices and a dedicated, collaborative clinical team. Key Responsibilities Provide occupational therapy services to inpatient rehabilitation patients across a diverse population including geriatric, adult, and adolescent (ages 13+) patients.

Job Title

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

Location

Springfield, MO | Inpatient Rehabilitation

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 12 Weeks | Days | Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Weekend Hours 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to inpatient rehabilitation patients across a diverse population including geriatric, adult, and adolescent (ages 13+) patients
• Treat patients with neurological, orthopedic, debility, and cardiac diagnoses, including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and amputation
• Utilize advanced rehabilitation equipment including EKSO, InMotion UE Robotic, and body weight support systems
• Document patient care and progress accurately using UDS and Epic electronic health record systems
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to optimize individual functional ability and quality of life
• Maintain a patient ratio of approximately 7:1 with no call or float requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license required
• Minimum 2 years of occupational therapy experience
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required
• Proficiency or ability to quickly learn Epic and UDS electronic health record systems

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience treating neurological and orthopedic patient populations in an acute or inpatient rehab setting
• Familiarity with advanced rehabilitation technology such as robotic-assisted therapy devices and body weight support systems
• Strong teamwork, communication, work ethic, and professional accountability

Why Join Us

• Work within a nationally recognized, CARF- and Joint Commission-accredited inpatient rehabilitation facility equipped with high-tech therapy devices and a dedicated, collaborative clinical team
• Gain experience in a specialized rehabilitation environment serving a broad patient population in a facility consistently ranked among the top rehabilitation hospitals nationally