Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,855 per week

Thrive Staffing; Asheville (NC); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a rehab assignment in Asheville, North Carolina. The 13-week travel position offers 40 hours per week with day shifts.

You will provide hands-on OT services, use modalities like e-stim and ultrasound, and collaborate with the rehab team, educating patients and families while prioritizing safe handling and efficient treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Must have current NC OT licensure.
• Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.
• Strong communication with interdisciplinary team.
• Patient education and training skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide hands-on occupational therapy services to patients.
• Utilize advanced skills such as e-stim, ultrasound, splinting, wound care, and limb wrapping.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate patient progress to families.
• Implement safe patient handling techniques and prevent complications.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Train patients in the use of wheelchairs, prosthetics, orthotics, and adaptive equipment.

Connaissances

Patient handling

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Formation

OT degree (OTR)

Description du poste

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Location

Asheville, NC

General Information

• Unit: Rehab
• Number of Beds: 80
• Patient Ratios: 1:6 during the day, 1:8 at night
• Unit Staffing: 1 Health Unit Coordinator, 2 Rehab Technicians
• Type of Equipment: Sara Stedy, Sara Plus, Hoyer Lift, Viking, sliding boards, etc.
• Documentation System: Meditech and RehabConnect
• Floating Policy: Dedicated to the rehab facility, flexible assignments may be required
• Patient Experience Requirements: Experience with TBI, stroke, orthopedic cases, cardiac rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, pulmonary conditions, and general debility

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on occupational therapy services to patients.
• Utilize advanced skills in techniques such as e‑stim, ultrasound, splinting, wound care, and limb wrapping.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and communicate with family members about patient progress and training.
• Implement safe patient handling techniques and manage strategies for preventing complications such as autonomic dysreflexia and skin integrity issues.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Train patients in the use of wheelchairs, prosthetics, orthotics, and adaptive equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum degree in Occupational Therapy with current licensure to practice in NC.
• Experience: Preferred experience in an inpatient rehab setting.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in patient handling techniques
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration
  • Good time management and critical thinking abilities

Dress Code

Rehab casual attire or black scrub bottoms with eggplant purple scrub tops required.

Awards/Recognition

This facility is a teaching hospital with active student rotations and a certification in young CVA programs. The unit is equipped with various specialized equipment to enhance patient therapy.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19022812. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Rehab:Home Health PT,08:00:00-16:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good in a way that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We’re not just looking for employees—we’re looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you’re a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’re here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.