Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Travel Position  
Location: Yuma, AZ 
Job Type: Travel Contract   
Duration: 13 weeks  
Shift: 5x8s 
Pay: $2327/week  

Job Description:  

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to help patients regain the skills needed for daily living and independence. This role involves evaluating patient needs, creating individualized treatment plans, and providing therapeutic interventions to improve a patient's ability to perform everyday tasks. The ideal candidate is creative, patient-focused, and excels at collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate a safe and successful return to home, work, or school.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess a patient's cognitive, physical, and functional abilities for activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Develop and implement individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans to improve independence in self-care, home management, and community tasks.
• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on upper extremity function, motor skills, and cognitive retraining.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists to ensure coordinated care.
• Educate patients and their families on adaptive strategies, home modifications, and the use of assistive devices.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, treatments, and progress.
• Assist with discharge planning, recommending appropriate equipment and community resources.

Qualifications:  

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in Arizona.
• Doctoral or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• COVID vaccine and recent TB test may be required.

Benefits:  

• Weekly pay with competitive rates  
• Health, dental, and vision insurance  
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match  
• Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network  
• Flexible schedules and personalized career support 

About ATC Healthcare  

ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses with rewarding career opportunities.  

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.  

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.