Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,088 per week

TotalMed; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top paying contracts

24x7 concierge service

Flexibility in contract duration

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for immediate openings in Hilo, Hawaii. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of experience, with preferences given to those with BLS and NBCOT certification. Responsibilities include patient assessments and developing treatment plans for skill improvement. Enjoy competitive pay and the opportunity to work closely with supportive recruiters dedicated to your travel career.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification and NBCOT-OTR National Certification.
• Occupational Therapists should have 6 months of experience; new grads welcome to apply.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and knowledge of medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop care plans for patients.
• Assess patients' conditions and needs.
• Help patients improve skills needed for daily life.
• Assess and record patient's activities and progress for evaluations, billing, and reporting to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.

Skills

BLS

NBCOT (OTR)

Knowledge of anatomy

Knowledge of physiology

Knowledge of pathology

Medical terminology

Patient evaluation skills

Education

Occupational Therapy License

BLS

State licensing

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Hilo, Hawaii.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Hilo, HI. OT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

As an OT, you will be responsible for the evaluation and development of a plan of care for a variety of patients needing to improve, regain and develop skills needed for daily life. You will work with disabled, ill or injured patient populations in the acute care setting.

Tasks

• Review patients' medical history, ask the patients questions, and observe them doing tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's condition and needs.
• Develop a treatment plan for patients, identifying specific goals and the types of activities that will be used to help the patient work toward those goals.
• Help people with various disabilities perform different tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's home or workplace and, on the basis of the patient's health needs, identify potential improvements.
• Educate a patient's family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient.
• Recommend special equipment and instruct patients on how to use that equipment.
• Assess and record patient's activities and progress for patient evaluations, for billing, and for reporting to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.

Requirements

Must have 6 months of experience; new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state-specific licensing. Occupational Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, and bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. OTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: BLS, NBCOT (OTR), 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Job ID #1362401. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

About TNAA TotalMed Allied

In the fast‑paced, highly competitive industry that is healthcare, you need a partner who works for and with you. At TotalMed, we’re a team who really cares. Our goal is to give gold standard customer care by enhancing the recruiter‑traveler partnership with a high level of integrity and fun while supporting the experience you want to have throughout your travel career.

Our recruiters can help you evaluate the best healthcare jobs offered nationwide by uncovering your ideal career path and providing as much information as possible to assist in making the best decision for you in a no‑pressure atmosphere.

We care like no others so you can care like no other.

What the TotalMed experience can offer you

• Top paying contracts
• 24x7 concierge one‑on‑one service to meet your needs
• Long or short term contracts available nationwide
• Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys

Come experience the “Care like no other” difference!