Description
Job Title : Travel Occupational Therapist
N umber of positions : 1
Years of experience : One to three years
Shift : Day shifts 40 hours
Duration : 13 weeks
Start Date : Varies
JOB DESCRIPTION
Department : Occupational Therapy
Shift Timing s : 07 : 00 - 16 : 30 Hours - Wednesday to friday (4 days / 9 hours).
Per week : 36 Hours
Acute Care Rehab Services
Responsibilities
Conducting physical and psychological assessments of clients and developing or following a treatment plan.
Assessing home and work environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.
Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.
Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help clients regain lost skills.
Preparing clients for a return to work.
Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.
Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on clients.
Maintaining professional knowledge and the technical progress in order to provide clients with the best treatment program available.
Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.
Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health.
Qualifications
BLS and ACLS
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
The ability to stand for extended periods.
Strong technical skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Passionate about patient care
Requires a minimum of two years of current Occupational Therapist experience.
Graduate from a fully accredited Occupational Therapist program
Active unencumbered Texas state license
One year of Cerner experience
Requirements
COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
Effective interpersonal / communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
FT-76981A8A
Full-time position
40 hrs / wk
Waco, Texas, United States / Onsite
Onsite
Entry (0-2 yrs)
English
Day shift - 10 hrs / shift
Contractor for 13 weeks