Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler, LLC.; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist for outpatient rehabilitation in Moses Lake, WA. You will help build a growing elbow/wrist/hand therapy program with mentorship from an experienced hand therapy specialist.

The role focuses on hands-on assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with a local team. WA licensure and hands-on outpatient experience are preferred; BLS within 3 months of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible Washington state Occupational Therapist license required (license required if applicable).
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program preferred.
• Advanced degree or training preferred.
• One year of outpatient care experience preferred.
• Hand therapy and splinting experience preferred.
• BLS HCP certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and good manual dexterity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient rehabilitation therapy setting.
• Day shift schedule; 13-week assignment.
• Treat a patient population from school-age children to geriatrics.
• Develop and grow an elbow/wrist/hand therapy program with local referrals.
• Provide assessments, treatment and care planning for outpatient patients.
• Deliver individualized therapy reflecting developmental and functional needs.
• Mentor by a veteran hand therapy specialist; document care in EMR.
• Perform daily billing procedures and supervise support staff.

Skills

Outpatient care experience

Hand therapy experience

BLS HCP certification

Strong verbal and written communicate

Education

WA OT license eligible

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Advanced degree or training

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an outpatient rehabilitation position, offering the unique opportunity to build a growing elbow/wrist/hand therapy program with mentorship from an experienced hand therapy specialist.

Requirements

• Active or eligible Washington state Occupational Therapist license required (license required if applicable)
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program preferred
• Advanced degree or training preferred
• One year of outpatient care experience preferred
• Hand therapy and splinting experience preferred
• BLS HCP certification required within 3 months of hire
• Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and mobility required
• Visual acuity for patient assessment and documentation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Outpatient rehabilitation therapy setting
• Day shift schedule
• 13-week assignment
• Patient population spans school-age children through geriatric adults
• Growing elbow/wrist/hand therapy program with strong local provider referral support
• Up to 24 hours of call-off may be utilized by the facility at no cost during the assignment
• Provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment, and care planning for outpatient populations
• Deliver individualized treatment reflecting each patient's developmental and functional needs
• Mentorship opportunity available from a provider with over 25 years of hand therapy program development experience
• Administer therapeutic treatments using physical agents, biomechanical, and neurophysiological principles
• Utilize electronic medical record for documentation of patient care
• Complete daily billing procedures for services provided
• Provide direction to support staff assisting with occupational therapy patient care
• Monitor safety and effectiveness of patient care equipment and work environment

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-746131

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