Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $2,587 per week in Alpena, MI

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Profession: Occupational Therapist Specialty: Outpatient Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 hours, any time between 7:30 am and 6 pm, preferred 8-hour days Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Active Occupational Therapist License Certifications: BLS (AHA) Must-Have: - Primarily outpatient experience, some acute care experience - Skills checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty - Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years Description: This position delegates responsibility to the Occupational Therapist Assistants and aides. Determines skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental, social, and cognitive functions of the patient.

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Profession: Occupational Therapist Specialty: Outpatient Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 hours, any time between 7:30 am and 6 pm, preferred 8-hour days Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Active Occupational Therapist License Certifications: BLS (AHA) Must-Have: - Primarily outpatient experience, some acute care experience - Skills checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty - Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years Description: This position delegates responsibility to the Occupational Therapist Assistants and aides. Activities of this position are patient-focused. Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation are conducted in accordance with occupational therapy standards and physician orders. Evaluates the patient's function by performing formal and informal testing measures. Determines skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental, social, and cognitive functions of the patient. Develops a goal-specific treatment regime based on assessment data. Considers the patient's tolerance to carry out the treatment plan as prescribed. Submits a written treatment regime to be included in the plan of treatment. Coordinates with the physician to authorize treatment plans. Updates the plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co-signs verbal orders received by occupational therapist assistants as necessary. Devises a schedule of treatment that is frequency and duration specific. Discusses the schedule with the patient, family, and caregiver. Coordinates the treatment schedule with clinical support staff. Educates the patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition. Explains patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment. Utilizes forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions. Supervises Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students. Ensures compliance with affiliate and regulatory standards. May require working one weekend per month (Saturday).