Allied - OT

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 107,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

401K Retirement Plan (matching)

Credentialing and Travel Team

Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 14-week temporary assignment. You will evaluate and treat patients, document care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The role follows North Dakota licensure standards and requires NBCOT and BLS credentials.

The schedule is 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, five days a week, with a pay rate of $78 to $84 per hour. This assignment offers extension potential and full travel credentialing support.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license with North Dakota State Board.
• NBCOT certification (OTR/L) required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Hand therapy experience with hand splints.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation and treatment of patients in accordance with licensure standards.
• Select and perform evaluation and treatment methods correlating to the age of the patient, diagnosis, symptoms, and physician orders.
• Document evaluations and treatments per chart and review standards.
• Orient patients, family, and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of therapy evaluation and treatment.
• Provide appropriate patient education, family teaching, and support related to the needs of the patient and family.
• Coordinate treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.
• Monitor program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating and developing new programs as needed.
• Perform pain assessments and take appropriate action according to standard operating procedures.
• Obtain and document all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.
• Participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan.
• Identify significant changes in a patient's condition and take appropriate actions, including reporting, staffing consultations, and documentation.
• Provide clinical supervision to OTA in a collaborative manner following state licensure and care delivery standards.
• Maintain valid Occupational Therapist licensure with the North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Maintain current NBCOT (OTR/L) certification.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Demonstrate experience in hand therapy including proficiency in custom hand splints.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet departmental needs.

Job description

Job Title: OT
Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5
Term: 14-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $78 - $84/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a OT for a temporary assignment in Grand Forks, North Dakota. These positions are 14-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a OT:

• Perform evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards


• Select and perform evaluation and treatment methods correlating to the age of the patient, diagnosis, symptoms, and physician orders


• Document evaluations and treatments per chart and review standards


• Orient patients, family, and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of therapy evaluation and treatment


• Provide appropriate patient education, family teaching, and support related to the needs of the patient and family


• Coordinate treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures


• Monitor program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating and developing new programs as needed


• Perform pain assessments and take appropriate action according to standard operating procedures


• Obtain and document all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care


• Participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan


• Identify significant changes in a patient's condition and take appropriate actions, including reporting, staffing consultations, and documentation


• Provide clinical supervision to OTA in a collaborative manner following state licensure and care delivery standards


• Maintain valid Occupational Therapist licensure with the North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy


• Maintain current NBCOT (OTR/L) certification


• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)


• Demonstrate experience in hand therapy including proficiency in custom hand splints


• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet departmental needs

Benefits for a OT:

• Weekly pay every Friday


• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance


• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)


• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team


• Referral Bonus up to $1,500