Job Title

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Travel Contract

Location

Austin, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Rotating weekends every 3 to 4 weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services across a cardiac-focused acute care hospital setting spanning multiple floors
• Evaluate and treat patients who have undergone complex cardiac procedures including open heart surgery, TAVR, and LVAD implants-
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, case managers, and nursing staff using facility communication platforms to coordinate patient care
• Function independently as the sole or primary therapist on duty during weekend rotations, including coverage of ICU/CCU patients
• Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately within the facility's EMR system (Meditech)

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) licensure in good standing
• Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience
• Acute care experience, including ICU/CCU settings, is required
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload with minimal supervision, particularly during weekend coverage
• Strong communication, time management, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Wound care experience is preferred but not required
• Experience in a cardiac or specialty acute care hospital environment
• Familiarity with Meditech or similar EMR platforms

Why Join Us

• Work within a highly supportive, collaborative environment where communication between therapy, providers, and nursing staff is a priority — including a tenured therapy team with decades of combined experience
• Join a nationally and locally recognized facility offering a close-knit team atmosphere with strong interdisciplinary support