Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,109 per week

TotalMed; Sierra Vista (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top paying contracts

24x7 concierge one-on-one service

Flexible contract terms

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a travel position in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Candidates are required to have a minimum of 6 months experience or be new graduates. Responsibilities include evaluating patients' conditions, developing treatment plans, and educating families on care. This role offers flexible contracts and requires BLS and NBCOT-OTR certification. Join a dedicated team committed to exceptional healthcare service.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience, but new grads are encouraged to apply.
• Must possess BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state-specific licensing.
• Occupational Therapists must be able to stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Review patients' medical history and observe them doing tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's condition and needs.
• Develop a treatment plan for patients with specific goals.
• Help people with disabilities perform tasks.
• Evaluate patient's home or workplace for health needs.
• Educate patient's family and employer on care procedures.
• Recommend special equipment and instruct on usage.
• Assess and record patient's activities and progress.
• Provide documentation following state and insurance guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy

Knowledge of physiology

Knowledge of pathology

Knowledge of medical terminology

BLS certification

NBCOT certification

Education

NBCOT-OTR Certification

BLS Certification

State-specific licensing

Job description

Overview

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Sierra Vista, AZ. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

NBCOT (OTR), BLS, 2 Years - Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Pay & Contact

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1364819. Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapists - OT THER - Travel

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 other so that 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!