Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements
M-F no call no weekends
Department Information :
Minimum Years of Experience required? 1+ years experience
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Prefer travel experience dependent on interview / skills
Patient Types / Common Diagnoses : IPR : Spinal Cord Injuries, TBI, Strokes, Amputees, Multiple trauma, Hip fractures, bilateral knee replacements, s / p Cardiac surgery, s / p COVID, medically complex / debilitating patientsAcute : s / p Cardiac, s / p Ortho procedures, medically complex / debilitating patients
Outpatient : General Ortho (surgical non-surgical), Sports Med, Pediatrics (developmental), Neuro specific diagnoses (higher functioning), Spinal patients (surgical non-surgical)Skilled Nursing : similar to IPRRequired License, National Certification, Certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Drivers License and / or Insurance : OT : Current LA OT license OTA : Current LA OTA license
Skills required : OT / OTA : Experience and willingness to assist with ADL s, manage a case load independently; experience with above-mentioned patient types; working with the multidisciplinary teamSupport within the Department : SupervisorAssistant Director Most of the time, will be surrounded by other team members
Technology / Equipment : EMR
Inpatient Rehab Acute Care : Meditech Expanse Outpatient : WellskySkilled Nursing : AOD transitioning to Meditech Expanse
Floating : No floating between facilities, unless otherwise specified
Orientation : Attend a general hospital orientation + departmental and site specific orientation(2-3 days) will have full case load by the end of the week
Scheduling Hours - OT / OTA : 0730-1600 or 0700-1530 Weekend rotation : no weekend coverage for Outpatient; IPR and Acute care usually 1 per month
No call Holiday Expectations : No Holidays
Slate Healthcare Job ID #4f2578e7-e06b-4f2d-b341-51be4857d6e1. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Slate Healthcare
Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple : to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
Travel Therapist Per • Shreveport, LA, United States