OT - Occupational Therapist

Origin Travel Nurses; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Onboarding support

Clinical support

401k Retirement Plan

Recruiter matching

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meal provisions

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide outpatient services, including assessment, treatment, and education for patients and families. The role emphasizes individualized care across age ranges and collaboration with a clinical team.

The OT will evaluate and adjust care plans, document findings in the EMR, and ensure a safe treatment environment. WA licensure eligibility or active status is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active or eligible to obtain Washington State Occupational Therapist license.
• One year outpatient care experience preferred.
• Hand therapy and splinting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain thorough patient, medical, and social histories and current status.
• Evaluate patients and develop care plans; administer treatments for physical disabilities.
• Re-evaluate patient status and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Administer therapeutic treatments using relevant physical principles and devices.
• Document information in the electronic medical record after care.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and procedures.
• Ensure equipment and work environment are safe and report deficiencies.
• Provide direction to assisting staff for occupational therapy patient care.
• Organize daily workload and manage time for self and staff.

Skills

Outpatient care experience

Hand therapy

Splinting experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

WA OT license eligible/active

Job description

This position is responsible for providing occupational therapy services to the outpatient populations, including assessment, treatment, and care, as well as participating in educational instruction with patients and their families. The Occupational Therapist must be competent in interpreting a patient's self-report, behavior, and understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and developmental processes. Treatments should be individualized to reflect the developmental needs and range of treatment requirements for each patient.

Responsibilities

• Obtain thorough patient, medical, and social histories, and current status information.
• Evaluate each patient as directed by the ordering physician, developing care plans and administering treatments for physical disabilities resulting from injury, disease, or surgery.
• Re-evaluate and assess patient status, initiating changes in treatment programs as needed.
• Administer therapeutic treatments using physical agents, biomechanical and neurophysiological principles, and assistive devices.
• Document pertinent information after providing direct patient care, utilizing the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans and procedures.
• Ensure all patient care equipment and the work environment are safe and effective, immediately reporting any deficiencies.
• Provide direction to all assisting support staff for occupational therapy patient care.
• Efficiently organize daily workload and monitor time management for self and assisting support staff.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association preferred, advanced degree or training preferred.
• Active or eligible to obtain a Washington State Occupational Therapist license.
• One year of outpatient care experience preferred.
• Hand therapy and splinting experience preferred.
• Able to evaluate and provide care across the age continuum, from school-aged to geriatric patients.

Benefits

• 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

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency.

City

Moses Lake

State

WA

98837