Rehab | OT | 13-Week Travel Contract – Sioux Falls, SD

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care | Sioux Falls, SD | 13-Week Contract

Apply now for an acute care Occupational Therapist travel job in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, providing patient-centered rehabilitation and safe discharge planning in a collaborative hospital setting. Join an acute care rehabilitation team delivering meaningful occupational therapy services across inpatient acute care and rehabilitation settings. This on-site opportunity offers the chance to work with medically complex patients in a fast-paced environment while supporting functional recovery and independence. Sioux Falls is a welcoming, vibrant community known for scenic parks, outdoor recreation, arts, dining, and convenient access to the best of the region.

Travel Occupational Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Occupational Therapy – Acute Care
• Employment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Openings: 2
• Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,380–$2,550
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, generally Monday–Friday, approximately 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Weekend Schedule: Approximately one weekend per month; weekend coverage may include both days with time off before or after the weekend
• Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Inpatient acute care and rehabilitation; approximately 21 beds with an average caseload of 4–5 patients, depending on volume
• Documentation: EPIC computerized charting
• Orientation: Department and documentation training provided

Acute Care Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist licensure in South Dakota or eligibility to obtain licensure
• At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience, preferably in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or a comparable hospital setting
• Current BLS certification
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to evaluate and treat medically complex or medically unstable patients
• Knowledge of vital sign monitoring, medical equipment, treatment precautions, and therapy contraindications
• Ability to manage a dynamic, high-volume caseload and adjust priorities as patient needs change
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with interdisciplinary care teams
• Ability to maintain professional business-casual attire in accordance with workplace standards

Occupational Therapy Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients of varying ages and diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurological, and general medical conditions
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Provide interventions that promote mobility, independence, safety, and participation in daily activities
• Monitor patient tolerance, vital signs, medical status, and equipment throughout treatment
• Complete timely documentation, functional assessments, and required outcome measures
• Participate in team conferences and collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy colleagues, case management, and other disciplines
• Recommend appropriate discharge destinations and contribute to comprehensive discharge planning
• Prioritize and reschedule patient care in response to procedures, nursing needs, new orders, rest periods, and changing medical conditions
• Use available therapeutic technology and modalities, including upper-extremity rehabilitation and visual-perceptual equipment, when appropriate
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants, aides, and students when assigned

Apply now to advance your career with this acute care travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.