Travel OT - Occupational Therapist

Company: Focus Staff
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 21, 2020

Job Description:

We currently have a client in Alexandria, LA looking for an Occupational Therapist (Traveling Occupational Therapist)

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Certified Occupational Therapist, who will provide professional services in restorative, functional and preventative therapeutic programs to patients, including all primary evaluation and formalization of an occupational therapy plan to facilitate rehabilitation of the mentally, physically or emotionally handicapped. Works closely with patients and family to establish and meet treatment goals. Earn up to $50/hour while making a difference in patient care.

Contract Assignment - 13 Weeks (Temporary)
Shift: 5x8 Days

Rewards: (Occupational Therapist)

• Pay up to $50/hour (Depends on Location)
• Health Insurance Coverage
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Job staffing in all 50 states
• We are offering a very competitive package to the right licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Technologist.
  Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety. Being Compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession. The ideal Candidates goes a step further by being a critical thinker and fast to act with emergencies.
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • Motivated candidates who are looking for career growth
  • AHA Current Basic Life Support certification for Health Care Providers
  • BSN from accredited nursing program, and proper licensure
  • Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients, and families
    Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist (Certified Occupational Therapist)
    
    If you are seeking a position as an Occupational Therapist Technologist and would like to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work or Permanent Placed positions.
    
    Responsibilities:
    
    
    • Selects and accurately performs appropriate tests and measurements after reviewing and evaluating the physician`s orders and patient`s medical records.
    • Creates meaningful and effective programs that are consistent with the physician's prescriptions, direction, and goals.
    • Recommends proper and appropriate medical equipment, orthoses, or accessories and supplies pertinent to best medical management of patient's disabilities, disease, or wound.
    • Administers manual therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain muscle function.
    • Supervises and instructs patients in the areas of physical functions, prosthetic/orthotic use, functional mobility, ADL, perceptual-motor, sensory integration and community reintegration in a safe, considerate and professional manner consistent with the physician's prescriptions, directions, and goals established for the patient's benefit.
    • Evaluates treatment efficacy and patient progress to aid in ascertaining program effectiveness and revising specifics of treatment programs.
    • Establishes programs that are consistent with occupational therapy tools and will benefit the patients' well-being.
    • Accurately evaluates fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications to orthoptist.
      Job Type: Contract/Temporary/Travel
      Salary: $42-50/hour
      Location: Alexandria, LA
      
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