Travel - Occupational Therapist

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 Timings : 07 : 00 - 15 : 30 Hours - Monday to Friday (5 days / 8 hours).

Per week : 40 Hours

30 bed acute inpatient rehab, black scrubs vs business casual, prefer experience with neurological diagnoses.

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 Kansas 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-858ACB66

Full-time position

40 hrs / wk

Wichita, Kansas, United States / Onsite

Onsite

Entry (0-2 yrs)

English