Temp - Occupational Therapist (OT)

Travel Occupational Therapist

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the traveler contributes professional/clinical knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients.

Billable OT:

• 36-40 hrs/week, OT billable after 40
• 48 hrs/week, OT billable after 48

Summer Holidays: Traveler will be required to work 1-2 of 3 (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)

Unit/Department Info:

• Avg. patients per day: 4-6
• Patient population: Most patients need short term therapy after hospitalization or nursing home stay (varied reasons for original facility admission)
• 1 PTA and 1 COTA on staff along with 1 PT and 1 OT
• Coverage area: 50 miles of Fort Dodge, IA. This OT traveler will average 200-250 miles/week
• Weekly team meetings occur virtually; monthly in-person meetings
• Orientation: First day general organization orientation and required online courses. 2 days of Epic (EMR) training, couple days doing ride along/shadow visits. We also have a therapy manager who would support all things the first couple weeks reviewing documentation and answering any questions virtually. Typically fully productive by week 3.

Requirements:

• 2 years of previous OT experience [required] - home health experience [preferred] but is NOT necessary! Department is willing to train and there is a Therapy manager who would support all functions through the first couple weeks of the assignment.
• First time travelers accepted!
• Epic experience [preferred]
• State license [required]
• Not an employee of UnityPoint in the last 12 months [required]
• Must have own vehicle - Mileage will be reimbursed

Profile should include:

• Driver's License [required]
• Work history/resume [required]
• Skills checklist (must have been completed within 1 year of submission date) [required]
• License verification [required]
• Copy of required certifications
• References - 1 supervisory reference required at time of submission [required]

**Must have taxable address outside of 50 miles from facility. **