Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,588 per week

TotalMed

Oakland (CA)

Remote

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A nationwide healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist for an immediate opening in Oakland, California. This travel position requires at least 6 months of experience, with a commitment to help patients regain skills necessary for daily life. The ideal candidate will be licensed with BLS and NBCOT certifications. Duties include evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and documenting progress. Competitive pay and flexible contracts are available.

Qualifications

Must have at least 6 months of experience, new graduates encouraged to apply.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology required.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and develop treatment plans for patients.
Assist patients in improving daily living skills.
Document patient progress and treatment outcomes.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Communication

Education

BLS Certification

NBCOT National Certification

State-specific licensing

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Oakland, California.

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 Oakland, CA. 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

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

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1378310. 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

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.

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