Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Temple, TX

Occupational Therapist
Location: Temple, TX
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite | Weekend availability preferred but not required

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient and family goals
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, and collaborate with other team members to provide comprehensive patient care
• Coordinate and document discharge planning, including patient and family education, equipment recommendations, and placement arrangements
• Complete all required documentation including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, and treatment plans in accordance with department policies and timelines
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, OT and COTA students, and assist with new staff orientation
• Promote patient and employee safety across all key areas including safe patient handling, infection control, and fall prevention

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas
• Ability to assess patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and administer appropriate evaluation procedures
• Experience with or ability to supervise COTAs and OT students
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete progress notes and evaluations within defined timeframes
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality improvement standards

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a rehabilitation or post-acute care setting
• Flexibility to work an alternate schedule that includes one to two weekend days
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members at varying levels of understanding

Why Join Us

• Join a team that prioritizes both patient and employee safety as a core organizational value, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement while delivering high-quality rehabilitative care