Allied - OT

Good Shepherd MC Direct Hire; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Credentialing and Travel Team

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Astrya Global Medical Staffing in Hermiston, Oregon, seeks an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment with potential extension. The role requires an active Oregon OT license, a valid driver's license, and ability to travel to patients’ homes. Typical hours run 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with occasional weekend rotation.

Must maintain BLS certification and be comfortable working independently as part of an interdisciplinary team to support patients’ daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Own car required for home visits (patients' homes).
• Active Oregon Occupational Therapist license.
• Maintain BLS certification is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to help patients regain daily function.
• Evaluate and interpret physician's plan of care.
• Document communications and treatment activities accurately.

Skills

Home health care

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

Oregon OT license

Job description

Job Title: OT
Location: Hermiston, Oregon
Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $55 - $60/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a OT for a temporary assignment in Hermiston, Oregon. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a OT:

• Must have their own car as patient care is provided in patients' homes
• Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with weekend rotation
• Must work Thanksgiving and New Year's holidays
• Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team in developing, administering, and implementing therapeutic services to help patients regain optimal function in meaningful daily activities including self-care, leisure, and work
• Accept responsibility for evaluation of the patient's functional status and for interpretation and implementation of the physician's plan of care
• Complete assessment and reassessment and make decisions based upon objective tests and measurements
• Communicate observations, facts, and treatment suggestions as an interdisciplinary team member, individually and through team meetings to ensure coordination of the plan of care
• Provide education and direction to patients and coworkers as appropriate
• Work independently and cooperatively
• Recognize and protect patient rights
• Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing grief, pain, or trauma
• Complete accurate and concise documentation of all communications, coordination, and treatment activity
• Adapt to emergency situations and remain alert to changes in the patient's condition
• Participate in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position
• Float to other departments where qualified to perform patient care as needed
• Maintain current BLS certification
• Maintain valid State of Oregon Occupational Therapist license
• Maintain a valid driver's license and show proof of auto insurance
• Complete CRASE training if travel assignment extends beyond a 6-month period
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.