Job Description & RequirementsOccupational Therapist - Acute - (OT - Acute)StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1819.00 - $1874.00 Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Highlands, North Carolina let you work across acute care, swing beds, nursing home, and skilled beds. You will perform physical therapy evaluations, establish plans of care, assist with rounds and care conferences, and communicate frequently with the rehab team about patient progress, equipment needs, and discharge planning. Treatment is provided in patient rooms, hallways, outdoor areas, and the rehab gym. Documentation is completed in Cerner and NetHealth systems.Required qualifications include experience in hospital and/or nursing home settings, CPR certification, and a valid North Carolina Occupational Therapy license. At least 3 years of experience in a medical setting is preferred.The rehab department includes PT, OT, and SLP staff, with a 1:1 patient ratio. Scheduling is 40 hours per week, with floating between acute, nursing home, and outpatient services as needed. Dress code is business casual or scrubs.Highlands, North Carolina is known for its scenic mountain views, hiking trails, waterfalls, and a charming downtown with local shops and dining.AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, the AMN Passport mobile app for career management, and high ethical standards.Apply now to join this Travel Occupational Therapist assignment in Highlands, North Carolina.Required QualificationsOccupational Therapist, AcuteExperience: 1 yearLicenses: OT-NC(Copy needed)Certifications: OTR-NBCOT(Copy Needed); BLS-AHA(Copy Needed)SSN RequiredDOB RequiredWork History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 yearJob BenefitsAllied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Competitive Housing Deal Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About the CompanyAt AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.occupational therapist, occupational therapy, OT, therapist, patient care, healthcare, health care, acute care occupational therapist, acute occupational therapist, acute, occupational therapy assistant