Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $3,000 to $3,200 per week in Santa Barbara, CA

Occupational Therapist
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Agency: Tribal Health
Pay: $3,000 to $3,200 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinician, who understands and respects the values of our tribal communities. Together, staff will provide care that meets the needs of the community and offers a meaningful and culturally responsive experience for both patients and their families. 

Responsibilities:
•Patient Assessment: Patient Assessment: Evaluate clients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities using observations and standardized tools.
•Treatment and Education: Create personalized treatment plans to meet clients' goals and enhance their functional abilities. Educate clients and their families on improving daily activities, including the use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
•Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
•Advocacy and Support: Advocate for clients' needs and support them in accessing community resources, services, and accommodations" Evaluates individuals referred for occupational therapy services. Establishes an occupational therapy prognosis, and plan of treatment. Implements OT treatment for patients based on evaluation results and plan of care. Re-assesses the ongoing effects of treatment. Collaborates with and provides consultation to others in care delivery. Supervises occupational therapy assistants and aides.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or license eligible
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.
• •Bachelors of Occupational Therapy.
• Current BLS certification through AHA (or ability to obtain at time of hire).
• Occupational Therapist licensure required through State applying in.
• At least 1 year of occupational therapist experience preferred.

Benefits

Tribal Health Perks:   

• Competitive Pay
• Per Diems to help with travel and lodging expenses for those that qualify 
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits 
• 401K
• Paid Time off and 11 Federal Holidays 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance 
• 100% Company paid tuition to further your education
• Other voluntary benefits; Disability, Critical illness and more 

Native American Preference:  Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). Form  BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please  click here . 

Equal Opportunity Employer:  Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know by emailing EEOC KNOW YOUR RIGHTS