OT - Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist, Hand Therapy

ARMStaffing is looking for an Occupational Therapist, Hand Therapy (Day Shift) in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Location: Grand Forks, ND

Assignment Duration: This is a 14-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift: 5 shifts a week, 8 hours per day from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Job Description: The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients, ensuring compliance with licensure standards. The therapist collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop patient goals, care planning, and discharge planning. They will provide patient-centered care, educating patients and families on treatment procedures, assistive devices, home programs, and other health-related topics.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document evaluations and treatments based on patient age, diagnosis, symptoms, and physician orders.
• Orient patients and families about the purpose and procedures of therapy evaluations and treatments.
• Coordinate treatment schedules with other disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.
• Monitor program effectiveness, outcomes, and initiate the development of new programs.
• Conduct pain assessments and implement necessary actions as per established protocols.
• Document all pertinent patient information and develop discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Identify significant patient condition changes and take appropriate actions.
• Provide clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) in a collaborative manner.
• Perform additional duties as required to meet departmental needs.

Required Experience

• OT License in North Dakota.
• Experience in hand therapy with a focus on custom hand splints.
• Travel experience required.

Certifications/Licensure

• Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) certification from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required prior to start date.

About ARMStaffing: Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we've built a reputation on more than just placements we've built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.