Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $2,486 per week in Hattiesburg, MS

Cynet Health

Hattiesburg, MS

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,486–$2,486

SKILLS

Acute Care, Blood Pressure, Data Analysis, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Functional Testing, Health Department, Medical Equipment, Needs Assessment, Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Oximetry, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Team Player, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Hattiesburg, MS

POSTED

12 days ago

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Profession: Health Care Specialty: Occupational Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Monday through Friday Hours per Shift: 8 am to 4:40 pm, 30-minute lunch, one full weekend per month Experience: - Two years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care setting License: - Permanent or temporary license as an Occupational Therapist from the state department of health Certifications: - BLS Must-Have: - Ability to perform patient evaluations using appropriate functional tests/measures - Ability to tolerate physically demanding tasks related to patient care - Knowledge of proper documentation in the electronic medical record - Critical thinking skills for patient evaluation and treatment planning - Understanding of physical agent modalities relevant to practice areas - Knowledge of cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, nervous, and integumentary systems - Ability to identify learning needs of patients and family members - Teamwork skills to assist patients and families in care transitions - Ability to lift, handle, push, or pull up to 50 pounds - Proficiency in operating essential medical equipment Description: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for implementing the physician's order for Occupational Therapy services. The Occupational Therapist provides all necessary aspects of Occupational Therapy within an interdisciplinary environment. The goal is to facilitate the return of the patient to an independent and safe lifestyle. The Occupational Therapist must have knowledge of growth and development in order to care for patients of various age groups. The therapist demonstrates skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care. They assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret information needed to identify care requirements. The Occupational Therapist constructs short-term and long-term goals based on functional deficits. They must demonstrate proper documentation within the electronic medical record. The Therapist interprets and follows physician's orders, cooperates with colleagues, and is responsive to patient needs. They must be able to operate essential medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, and assistive devices. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned as needed.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/