Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,462 per week

TotalMed; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a role in Farmington, New Mexico. This position emphasizes evaluating and developing care plans for patients in acute care settings. Candidates must have 6 months of experience and relevant certifications. The job requires standing for long periods and knowledge of anatomy. Compensation includes a competitive package based on a 10-hour shift, offering substantial benefits for travelers.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience; new grads are encouraged to apply.
• Experience of 1 year preferred; exceptional candidates may be considered with less experience.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop a plan of care for patients in acute care settings.
• Review medical history and assess patients performing tasks.
• Help individuals with disabilities to improve functionality.

Skills

BLS certification

NBCOT-OTR National Certification

Experience in therapy

Knowledge of medical terminology

Job description

Overview

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Farmington, New Mexico.

Specialty: Occupational Therapist

Discipline: Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: 10 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

• As an OT, responsible for the evaluation and development of a plan of care for patients needing to improve, regain and develop skills for daily living in the acute care setting.
• Review patients' medical history, assess, and observe patients performing tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's condition and needs; develop a treatment plan with specific goals and activities.
• Assist individuals with various disabilities to perform tasks and improve function.
• Evaluate a patient's home or workplace and identify potential improvements based on health needs.
• Educate a patient's family and employer on how to accommodate and care for the patient.
• Recommend and instruct on the use of any necessary equipment.
• Assess and document patient activities and progress for evaluations, billing, and communication with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience; new grads are encouraged to apply. Experience of 1 year preferred; a 6-month experience may be accepted for an exceptional candidate.
• BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state-specific licensing.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; ability to bend, lean or stoop as needed. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Additional Certifications: NBCOT (OTR), BLS; 1 year experience preferred. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

About TotalMed Allied

Our goal is to provide gold-standard customer care by supporting the recruiter–traveler partnership with integrity. We offer nationwide travel opportunities and concierge service to meet traveler needs.

Note

The total compensation package is based on 10-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Job ID: 1373161.