OT - Occupational Therapist

Origin Travel Nurses; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401k Retirement Plan

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week contract position at Altru Devils Lake Clinic in Devils Lake, ND. The role entails evaluating and treating patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to aid in patient care.

Applicants must possess an Occupational Therapist License from the North Dakota State Board and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers health benefits, a 401k retirement plan, and various additional perks including travel reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist License from the North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inpatient and/or outpatient settings is required.
• Current Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Select and perform evaluation and treatment methods based on the patient's condition.
• Provide patient education and family teaching.
• Take appropriate actions based on pain assessments.
• Coordinate treatment schedules with other disciplines.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Clinical supervision

Pain assessment

Education

Occupational Therapist License (OTR/L)

Certification from NBCOT

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Altru Devils Lake Clinic

Location

Devils Lake, ND

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

5x8, 40 hours per week

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. This role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to contribute to patient goal development, care planning, and identification of barriers to discharge. The therapist will provide patient-centered care and educate patients and their families on treatment procedures, assistive devices, home programs, and health-related topics.

Responsibilities

• Select and perform evaluation and treatment methods based on the patient's age, diagnosis, symptoms, and physician orders.
• Orient patients and their families to the purpose and procedures of the therapy evaluation and treatment.
• Provide appropriate patient education and family teaching to meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Coordinate treatment schedules with other disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.
• Monitor program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating new programs as necessary.
• Perform pain assessments and take appropriate actions as per standard operating procedures.
• Obtain and document all required patient information accurately.
• Participate with the interdisciplinary team in developing and documenting discharge plans.
• Identify significant changes in a patient's condition and take appropriate actions.
• Provide clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with state licensure and care delivery standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet departmental needs.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Occupational Therapist License from the North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy (OTR/L).
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Current Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inpatient and/or outpatient settings is required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

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