OT - Hand Therapy Pro, 14-Week ND Contract | $78-84/hr

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

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.