Travel Occupational Therapist

American Traveler; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a travel Occupational Therapist for a hospital-based Physical Medicine Therapy department in New Mexico. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, at least 1 year of experience, and current BLS certification. NM OT license is required if applicable.

The assignment is 13 weeks, full-time, with 5 days per week and 8-hour day shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Local candidates within a 50-mile radius may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• New Mexico Occupational Therapy license required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care programs to assist patients in regaining physical and social stability and relearning daily living activities.
• Design treatment plans and rehabilitative programs based on individual patient needs and potential.
• Use physical exercises and therapeutic activities to help patients improve strength, dexterity, visual acuity, and cognitive skills.
• Design or create special adaptive equipment for home or work use.
• May work with specialized populations such as children, the elderly, or mental health patients.
• Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, and educational programs.
• Maintain patient records and documentation in compliance with departmental and hospital policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist for a hospital-based Physical Medicine Therapy department, requiring 1+ year of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• New Mexico Occupational Therapy license required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Physical Medicine Therapy department
• 5 days per week, 8-hour day shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 13-week assignment
• Full-time position
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care programs to assist patients in regaining physical and social stability and relearning daily living activities
• Design treatment plans and recommend rehabilitative programs based on individual patient needs and potential
• Use physical exercises and therapeutic activities to help patients improve strength, dexterity, visual acuity, and cognitive skills
• Design or create special adaptive equipment for home or work use
• May work with specialized populations such as children, the elderly, or mental health patients
• Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, and educational programs
• Maintain patient records and documentation in compliance with departmental and hospital policies
• Comply with facility policies including dress code and other workplace guidelines
• Candidates must be separated from any CHRISTUS Health facility for at least 6 months prior to starting a travel assignment if previously employed there
• Local candidates may be accepted within a 50-mile radius

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-783286

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