Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,601 to $1,845 per week in Springfield, MO

Job Description & Requirements

Occupational Therapist - Acute - (OT - Acute)

StartDate : 10 / 28 / 2024 Available Shifts : 8 D Pay Rate : $1601.04 - $1844.68

OT needed ASAPALL CONTINGENCY REQUESTS MUST BE ON THE SUBMISSION FORMRequired Licensure : Current OT License in the State of MissouriRequired Certifications : CPR / BLS from AHA onlyYears of Experience : 1 year acute care OTEMR : EPICType of Patients on Unit : Adult hospitalized patients including patients with stroke, traumatic injury, orthopedics, general medical, etc.

Personality Fit : Must be flexible working on a team.Scrub Color : NONE- Black pants and collar shirt, Mercy wearAny unacceptable attire : shorts, open toed shoes.

Under the direction of a physician order, plans and implements specific physical / occupational therapy evaluation and treatment plan programs.

The treatment is based on the patient’s physical, developmental and psychosocial needs. Provides advisory service to other team members to provide quality patient care.

Functions under the direct supervision of the Director and Assistant Director. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education : Graduate of an accredited B.

S. degree program in Physical and have passed their national registration exam. Licensure : Must hold current licensure in the State of Missouri.

Experience : None required. Certifications : Must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card or complete a course within their Probation Period.

Other : Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities : Must have general knowledge of evaluation and treatment principles for a diverse number and types of diagnoses.

Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements : Patient care may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.

Physical demands are attached plus push at 40 lbs., pull 60 lbs., and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally.

Equipment Used : May occasionally work with office equipment; i.e. copy machines, telephones, computer. Must demonstrate competency in equipment used for the delivery of modalities.

Acute care experience required.

Required Qualifications

ALL CONTINGENCY REQUESTS MUST BE ON THE SUBMISSION FORM

Required Licensure : Current OT License in the State of Missouri

Required Certifications : CPR / BLS from AHA only

Years of Experience : 1 year acute care OT

Qualifications Education : Graduate of an accredited B.S. degree program in Physical and have passed their national registration exam.

Licensure : Must hold current licensure in the State of Missouri.

Certifications : Must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card or complete a course within their Probation Period.

Preferred Qualifications

none

Facility Location

As the third largest state in Missouri, Springfield is jam packed with recreational possibilities. Springfield is the home of several notable sporting events, including a PGA sponsored golf tournament and the Division I athletics of Missouri State University.

Springfield's downtown area is undergoing a resurgence at the moment, with buildings being renovated and new businesses emerging.

Boutiques, eateries, bars and music venues line the streets of downtown with new establishments perpetually opening their doors.

Fans of the performing arts will want to check out the Gillioz and Landers theaters for drama and music. Springfield has a deep country music scene with roots extending back to the 1950s.

Fans of historical architecture will love Springfield, as the city boasts 13 buildings that are on the National Register of Historic Places.

Job Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include :

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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