OT - Occupational Therapist

Origin Travel Nurses; Purcell (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401k Retirement Plan with 4% match

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals and referral bonuses

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses is looking for an Occupational Therapist in Purcell, OK. This role involves evaluating patients with cognitive and physical disorders, implementing treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with all standards. Candidates must have at least 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience, preferably in Long-Term Care or Rehabilitation. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, 401k with match, and travel reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Over 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy required.
• Experience in Long-Term Care or Rehabilitation is required.
• New graduates considered with Level II fieldwork experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative treatment for patients with cognitive and ADL disorders.
• Administer rehabilitation procedures and materials.
• Assess patient progress and modify treatments as needed.
• Communicate with families and other health team members.
• Document patient care accurately.

Skills

Occupational Therapy experience

Long-Term Care (LTC) experience

Patient evaluation and assessment

Education

Active Occupational Therapy license

Job description

The Occupational Therapist will effectively screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or Activities of Daily Living (ADL) physical functioning disorders, developing appropriate plans of care in accordance with all regulatory and clinical practice standards. The therapist will utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders.
• Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly in compliance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness and modify services based on patient evaluations.
• Consult and counsel patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and health team members about patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries of services rendered in adherence to regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Document all required information accurately in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records according to company policy.
• Participate in required meetings including patient care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.
• Supervise and support occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
• Adhere to NBCOT and state‑required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice.

Schedule

This is a Days shift of 8 hours per day.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 1+ years of Occupational Therapy experience is required.
• Experience in Long‑Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation is required.
• An active Occupational Therapy license is required at the time of submission.
• New graduates are considered only with Level II fieldwork experience.

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

Location: Purcell, OK 73080