Travel Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in El Paso, TX seeks a Travel Occupational Therapist to evaluate and develop care plans for patients with various disabilities in an acute care setting.

The role requires NBCOT (OTR) certification, state licensure, BLS, and at least 6 months of experience; new grads encouraged. You will assess, educate families, document progress, and collaborate with care teams.

Qualifications

• NBCOT (OTR) certification is required.
• State licensure to practice as an OT is required.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and develop care plans for acute care patients.
• Create and implement individualized therapy plans to improve daily living skills.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment goals and progress.
• Document patient progress in accordance with documentation standards.

Skills

NBCOT Certification (OTR)

BLS Certification

Anatomy & Physiology

Medical Terminology

Education

State licensure

Job description

Role:

Travel Occupational Therapist with expertise in therapy, focused on evaluating and developing care plans for patients with various disabilities in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities:

Review medical histories, evaluate patient needs, develop treatment plans, assist patients in performing daily tasks, assess home and workplace environments, educate families and employers, recommend and instruct on equipment use, document patient progress, and ensure compliance with documentation standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum of 6 months experience (new grads encouraged), BLS, NBCOT (OTR) certification, state-specific licensing, strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lean for extended periods.

Key Duties:

Conduct patient evaluations, create and implement care plans, educate patients and caregivers, and document progress accurately. Additional certifications may be required prior to assignment.