OT - Occupational Therapist

Origin Travel Nurses; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Onboarding Made Easy

Clinical Support

401k Retirement Plan

Recruitment Matching

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week contract assignment. The OT will plan, organize, develop, administer, and supervise treatment in compliance with standards while promoting patient and staff safety.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, interdisciplinary discharge planning, documentation, supervising OT staff and students, and coordinating with families. Travel and housing allowances may be provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid, current State license.
• BLS certification is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience is required.
• Previous inpatient acute care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' level of functioning and implement care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team processes and discharge planning.
• Complete documentation according to department policy.
• Supervise OT assistants and students in therapy techniques.
• Maintain communication with patients and families.
• Collaborate with team to ensure quality care and document training.
• Manage equipment issues and document training/use with patients and families.

Skills

State license

BLS certification

2+ years experience

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, 5x8.0 hours.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes, develops, administers, directs, and supervises OT treatment in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines while promoting patient and employee safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process and in discharge planning, including patient/family education and adaptive equipment recommendations.
• Complete appropriate documentation according to department policy and procedures.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and students in the application of therapy techniques.
• Maintain communication with patients and/or family members at their level of understanding.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality patient care and document training provided.
• Manage proper issue or recommendation of equipment and document training/use with patients and/or family members.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must hold a valid, current State license.
• BLS certification is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience is required.
• Previous inpatient acute care experience is preferred.

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.

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019.
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023.
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023.
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics.
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!