Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,107 per week

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) seeks a travel Occupational Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement personalized care plans for patients with diverse disabilities in acute care settings. This role offers dynamic field work across facilities in Maryland.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, establishing goals, guiding families and employers on care, and documenting progress for evaluations and billing.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience minimum; new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Must hold NBCOT-OTR certification and state licensure.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
• Ability to stand, walk and perform physical tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing patient medical histories and observing functional tasks.
• Assessing patient needs and establishing treatment goals.
• Designing and implementing therapeutic activities to promote skill development.
• Advising patients, families, and employers on care and accommodations.
• Recommending and instructing on the use of adaptive equipment.
• Documenting patient progress for evaluations and billing.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Medical terminology

Flexibility

Education

NBCOT-OTR certification

State-specific licensure

BLS certification

Job description

We are seeking a travel Occupational Therapist (OT) to evaluate, develop, and implement personalized care plans for patients with diverse disabilities in acute care settings.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Reviewing patient medical histories and observing functional tasks
• Assessing patient needs and establishing treatment goals
• Designing and implementing therapeutic activities to promote skill development
• Advising patients, families, and employers on care and accommodations
• Recommending and instructing on the use of adaptive equipment
• Documenting patient progress and activities accurately for evaluations and billing

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Minimum of 6 months of experience; new graduates encouraged to apply
• Current NBCOT-OTR certification and state-specific licensure
• BLS certification
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods

This role involves working 8-hour day shifts, with responsibilities centered on providing high-quality therapy services to improve patient outcomes.