Travel Occupational Therapist

MedCadre; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist to provide skilled therapy services across diverse healthcare settings. You will evaluate functional needs, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions to improve independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing individualized plans, and delivering therapeutic activities to enhance mobility and daily living skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient in formal OT assessment and treatment planning.
• Strong documentation and progress notes skills.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and care team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and functional limitations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient goals.
• Provide therapeutic activities to improve strength, coordination, mobility, and daily living skills.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and functional tasks.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safe functional activities.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress.
• Adapt to different facilities and clinical environments.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Clinical Documentation

Communication

Education

OT Degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctoral)

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide skilled therapy services to patients in different healthcare settings. The OT will evaluate functional needs, develop treatment plans, and provide interventions that improve independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and identify physical, cognitive, and functional limitations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Provide therapeutic activities to improve strength, coordination, mobility, and daily living skills.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and functional tasks.
• Recommend adaptive techniques, equipment, and strategies as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safe functional activities.
• Accurately document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Adapt to different facilities, patient populations, workflows, and clinical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Occupational Therapist license in the applicable state.
• Previous clinical or occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, clinical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to different healthcare settings.
• Willingness and ability to travel for assignments.