Travel OT, Occupational Therapist - Devils Lake, ND

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for an Occupational Therapist, Inpatient and Outpatient (Varied Shift) in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Location

Devils Lake, ND

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

5x8s, 40 hours per week.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients while adhering to licensure standards. This role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop patient goals, create care plans, and identify barriers to discharge. The therapist provides patient-centered care and educates patients and their families on treatment procedures, assistive devices, home programs, and other health-related topics.

Responsibilities

• Select and perform evaluation and treatment methods based on the patient's age, diagnosis, symptoms, and physician orders while documenting per chart and review standards.
• Orient patients, families, and other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of therapy evaluation and treatment.
• Provide appropriate patient education and family support related to their needs.
• Coordinate treatment schedules with multidisciplinary teams using proper scheduling procedures.
• Monitor program effectiveness and outcomes, and initiate the development of new programs as needed.
• Conduct pain assessments and take appropriate action following standard operating procedures.
• Document all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial care plans.
• Engage with the interdisciplinary team to develop and document accurate discharge plans.
• Identify significant changes in patients’ conditions and take appropriate actions, evidenced through reporting, staffing consultations, and documentation.
• Provide clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants in line with state licensure and care delivery standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet departmental needs.

Required Experience

• Occupational Therapy experience in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Preferred: 2+ years of experience; open to new graduates with IP/OP experience.

Certifications/Licensure

• Occupational Therapist license from the North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy (required prior to start date).
• Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed (OTR/L) certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (required prior to start date).
• Current driver's license with an acceptable driving record (required prior to start date).
• 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