Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,138 per week

ARMStaffing; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Onboarding support

Clinical support

401k plan

Recruiter matching

Travel & housing perks

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in East Chicago, Indiana. The position is 40 hours per week on day shift, with 8-hour days starting ASAP.

The OT will assess, plan, and implement treatment, supervise assistants, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and documentation. Travel stipends, housing assistance, and benefits are offered by ARMStaffing, with 24/7 support and a focus on patient care

Qualifications

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• Must hold a valid, current State license.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient levels of functioning and implement appropriate treatment plans based on assessments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team processes and discharge planning.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and students in practice.
• Complete necessary documentation according to department policy and procedures.
• Effectively evaluate patients and administer appropriate evaluation procedures.
• Communicate with patients and families to ensure understanding of treatment plans.
• Contribute to team conferences and share pertinent information as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrate good safety techniques regarding patients and equipment.

Skills

Occupational Therapist

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in East Chicago, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Occupational Therapist - Day Shift 5x8Job Description

The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes, develops, administers, directs, and supervises OT treatment in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines. The role emphasizes a commitment to patient and employee safety, promoting an environment where safety is the priority.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient levels of functioning and implement appropriate treatment plans based on assessments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team processes and discharge planning.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and students in practice.
• Complete necessary documentation according to department policy and procedures.
• Effectively evaluate patients and administer appropriate evaluation procedures.
• Communicate with patients and families to ensure understanding of treatment plans.
• Contribute to team conferences and share pertinent information as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrate good safety techniques regarding patients and equipment.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• Must hold a valid, current State license.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience is required.

Schedule

This position operates on a day shift, structured as 5 consecutive 8-hour days per week.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency.

ARMStaffing Job ID #38112015. 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: OT:Occupational Therapist,07:00:00-15:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K