Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,057 per week

TotalMed Allied; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Gig Harbor, WA. The OT will assess and develop a plan of care for patients in the acute care setting, working 40 hours per week on day shifts.

Applicants must have at least 6 months of experience (exception for strong background), BLS and NBCOT-OTR with state licensure. OTs should be able to stand/walk long periods and possess solid knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• NBCOT-OTR certification with state licensure required.
• Good knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' condition and needs to develop a plan of care.
• Develop goals and activities to improve daily living skills.
• Educate patients, families, and employers on care needs and equipment.

Skills

BLS certification

NBCOT-OTR

State licensure

Anatomy knowledge

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Gig Harbor, Washington.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty

Occupational Therapist

Discipline

Therapy

Duration

13 weeks40 hours per week

Shift

8 hours, days

Employment Type

TravelWe are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Gig Harbor, WA. 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.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 in disabled, ill or injured patient populations in the acute care setting.TasksAs an OT, you should be prepared to perform the following 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.RequirementsMust have 6 months of experience; however, 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, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. OTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

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; however, 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, as well as 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 Details

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1473673. 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: Occupational Therapists - OT THER - Travel

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1