Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,494 to $2,307 per week in New London, NH

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Patterns LLC to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in New London, New Hampshire, 03257!

Pay Information

$1,494 to $2,307 per week

About The Position

Occupational Therapist -  Their purpose is to evaluate, plan, direct and administer Occupational Therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician, performing all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors. The OT also has skills in outpatient rehabilitation settings to effectively provide Occupational Therapy evaluations and treatments. The right candidate should at minimum be familiar with best practice and the latest evidence for common ambulatory clinic pathologies of the upper quadrant such as degenerative conditions, neurologic impairments, general orthopedics, and post-operative care.

They should be proficient with rendering common treatment techniques such as, but not limited to; manual therapy, neuro-rehab techniques, exercise modalities, and use of functional activities to help patients reach maximum function.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an eff ort to restore function and preventdisability following injury, disease or physical disability.
• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate evaluation and assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy. This may include pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious / spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patient / family and involves patient / family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Directs appropriate Occupational Therapy Department staff , including : Occupational Therapy Assistants; Rehabilitation Aides / Mobility Technicians; Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant certification applicants; and / or Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant students
• Maintains records pertinent to the personnel and operation of the department.
• Meets current clinical documentation standards and policies.
• Assists with orientation and in service training for certified department staff members.
• Participates in guidance and educational programs.
• Utilizes approved abbreviations when recording information.
• Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.

Submission Requirements

By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through an agency.

Certification Requirements

State License Requirements

10658587EXPPLAT

About Patterns LLC

Patterns is one of the leading service providers in the business process outsourcing industry.

Patterns was incepted with the pursuit of being the one-stop solutions provider for all the business process outsourcing needs. For more than 10 years, we have been catering to SMEs and corporate companies in the segment of Promotional Products, Printing, Apparels, Embroidery, Commercial Photography, Ecommerce, Automotive and many others.

At Patterns, we offer a wide range of business services, right from creative and technical to administrative. Our array of services includes Vector Artwork, Embroidery Digitizing, Graphics Designing, Digital Image Editing, Virtual Assistance, Data Processing, Website Development, Staffing, and Recruitment.