Travel Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care

Health Marketing; Mound City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist to evaluate and develop care plans for patients with varied disabilities in an acute care setting. This role may involve travel and assignments across facilities, delivering patient-centered interventions.

You will review histories, set goals, educate families and employers, and document progress while coordinating with local care teams and ensuring billing compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of OT experience; new grads encouraged.
• BLS certification is required.
• NBCOT-OTR certification is required.
• State OT licensing is required.
• Solid knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Review patient histories and evaluate conditions.
• Create treatment plans with specific goals.
• Assist patients with daily tasks and activities.
• Assess home and workplace environments for safety and adaptations.
• Educate families and employers on care needs and equipment use.
• Document patient progress and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with billing and reporting standards.

Skills

6 months experience

BLS certification

NBCOT-OTR certification

State licensing

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Job description

Role:

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) responsible for evaluating and developing care plans for patients with varied disabilities in an acute care setting.

Key Duties:

Review patient histories, evaluate conditions, create treatment plans with specific goals, assist patients with daily tasks, assess home and workplace environments, educate families and employers, recommend and instruct on equipment use, document patient progress, and ensure compliance with billing and reporting standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

Must have at least 6 months of experience (new grads encouraged), BLS certification, NBCOT-OTR certification, and state-specific licensing. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and have a solid knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Additional Requirements:

May require additional certifications prior to assignment start.