Travel Occupational Therapist

Travel Occupational Therapist

Hayward, California

Start Date - ASAP

Estimated Weekly Total - $1,925

Shift - Days

Weekly Hours - 35

Schedule - 7

Assignment Length - 13 Weeks

Location - 25919 Gading Rd, Hayward, CA 94544

Facility Type - Skilled Nursing Facility

Beds - 25

Weekly Total* $1,925

Overtime - $57.40/hr

Call Back - $57.40/hr

Holiday - $57.40/hr

Weekly M&I Per Diem - $421

Weekly Housing Per Diem - $663

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Description

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Hayward, CA. 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.

Tasks

• Review 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.

Requirements

Must 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.

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