Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,270 per week

TotalMed

Lincoln (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A travel healthcare agency is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for an immediate opening in Lincoln, Illinois. The role involves evaluating patients and developing tailored treatment plans to help them regain essential skills for daily living. Candidates should possess BLS and NBCOT certification, along with at least 6 months of experience, although new graduates are welcome to apply. This position offers competitive pay with a 40-hour weekly schedule, providing crucial support to patients in rehabilitation settings.

Qualifications

Must have at least 6 months of experience, new grads encouraged.
Must possess BLS and NBCOT certification along with state-specific licensing.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, or stoop.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' conditions and develop treatment plans.
Help patients regain skills needed for daily life.
Educate families on care and accommodation needs.
Provide documentation according to guidelines.

Skills

Evaluating patients

Developing treatment plans

Patient education

Documenting patient progress

Knowledge of anatomy

Education

NBCOT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Overview

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Lincoln, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

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

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Lincoln, IL. 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.

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.

Additional Requirements

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

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1373310. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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