Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,378 per week

TotalMed; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Travel Occupational Therapist in St Joseph, Missouri. This role requires a minimum of 6 months experience, with BLS and NBCOT certifications, to evaluate and develop care plans for patients. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, working with diverse populations, documenting care procedures, and educating families. The position involves working 40 hours a week with 8-hour shifts, providing vital support in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state-specific licensing.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods, and bend or stoop without difficulty.
• 1 year of experience required; 6 months may be accepted for exceptional candidates.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop plans of care for patients.
• Review medical history and observe patient tasks.
• Develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Educate families and employers regarding patient care.
• Provide accurate documentation per state/insurance guidelines.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Pathology knowledge

Medical terminology expertise

Communication skills

Education

BLS Certification

NBCOT-OTR National Certification

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in St Joseph, Missouri.

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 St Joseph, MO. 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.

Requirements*: BLS, NBCOT (OTR), 2 Years.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1403641. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapists - OT THER - Travel.