Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Beachwood, OH

Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT/COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques; assist with new staff orientation. Maintain timely and accurate documentation including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with department policy.

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient/family goals
• Plan, implement, and document occupational therapy treatments in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, and collaborate with other team members to provide comprehensive patient care
• Coordinate discharge planning for each patient, including placement recommendations, patient/family education, and adaptive equipment issuance and training
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT/COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques; assist with new staff orientation
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with department policy

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of Ohio
• Knowledge of and ability to practice in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local OT standards and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to perform patient evaluations and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members effectively
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and continuous quality improvement

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience supervising COTAs or OT students in a clinical setting
• Experience with discharge planning processes, including adaptive equipment recommendations and caregiver training
• Familiarity with safe patient handling practices and workplace safety protocols

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary care team in a setting that prioritizes both patient and employee safety
• Contract role offering clinical variety and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and quality of care