Travel Occupational Therapist

Travel Occupational TherapistEllensburg, WashingtonStart Date ASAP Estimated Weekly Total $2,007 additional details Shift Days Weekly Hours 40 Schedule 10Location 603 S Chestnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926 Facility Type Trauma EMR Cerner Beds 50 OR Beds 3 ER Visits 24458 Trauma Level LIV TraumaWeekly Total* $2,007 Overtime $57.90/hr Call Back $57.90/hr Holiday $57.90/hr Weekly M&I Per Diem $435 Weekly Housing Per Diem $704TotalMed OffersSick Leave Accrual in All 50 StatesMental Health SupportHealth Benefits Available on Day One401(k) AvailableExpert Support on All Aspects of Your AssignmentContinuing EducationYour Way Is PaidDrug ScreensCredentialsLicensureHealth/Medical Compliance ItemsTravel reimbursement available up to $1000DescriptionWe are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Ellensburg, WA. OT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.As an OT, you will be responsible for the evaluation and development of a plan of care for a variety of patients needing to improve, regain and develop skills needed for daily life. You will work in disabled, ill or injured patient populations in the acute care setting.TasksReview patients' medical history, ask the patients questions, and observe them doing tasks.Evaluate a patient's condition and needs.Develop a treatment plan for patients, identifying specific goals and the types of activities that will be used to help the patient work toward those goals.Help people with various disabilities perform different tasks.Evaluate a patient's home or workplace and, on the basis of the patient's health needs, identify potential improvements.Educate a patient's family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient.Recommend special equipment and instruct patients on how to use that equipment.Assess and record patient's activities and progress for patient evaluations, for billing, and for reporting to physicians and other healthcare providers.Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.RequirementsMust have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state-specific licensing.Occupational Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. OTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.Requirements*: BLS, NBCOT (OTR), 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.