Travel Occupational Therapist - Weekly Pay

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Illinois. The role focuses on evaluating patients, developing personalized plans, and assisting with adaptive equipment to enhance daily living skills.

You will assess home or workplace environments for accessibility and educate families and employers on care and accommodations, while documenting progress for evaluations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of OT experience; new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Current NBCOT-OTR certification and state-specific licensure.
• Must hold BLS certification.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients' medical history, needs, and abilities through observation and questioning.
• Developing personalized treatment plans to help patients improve daily living skills.
• Assisting patients with disabilities in performing tasks and recommending adaptive equipment
• Assessing home or workplace environments for accessibility improvements
• Educating patients' families and employers on care and accommodations
• Documenting patient progress accurately for evaluations and reporting purposes

Skills

Observation

Treatment planning

Adaptive equipment

Home/workplace assessment

Family education

Progress documentation

Education

NBCOT-OTR certification

State licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Role:

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT)

Responsibilities Include

• Evaluating patients' medical history, needs, and abilities through observation and questioning
• Developing personalized treatment plans to help patients improve daily living skills
• Assisting patients with disabilities in performing tasks and recommending adaptive equipment
• Assessing home or workplace environments for accessibility improvements
• Educating patients' families and employers on care and accommodations
• Documenting patient progress accurately for evaluations and reporting purposes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience; new graduates encouraged to apply
• Current NBCOT-OTR certification and state-specific licensure
• Must hold BLS certification
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology