Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Bowling Green, KY

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Kentucky

Contract | Days | Onsite

• Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and plan, implement, and document individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient and family goals.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, and collaborate with other team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Coordinate and document discharge planning for each patient, including placement recommendations, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment needs.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and OT or COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques.
• Complete all required documentation, including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, and discharge disposition, in accordance with department policies and defined timeframes.
• Promote patient and employee safety by adhering to safe patient handling practices, infection control protocols, and facility safety policies.

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Kentucky.
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines governing occupational therapy practice.
• Ability to supervise therapy assistants and students competently and effectively.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete records accurately and within required timeframes.

• Prior experience in an inpatient rehabilitation or acute care setting.
• Experience with interdisciplinary team collaboration and discharge planning processes.
• Familiarity with adaptive equipment selection, training, and documentation.

• Work within a team-oriented environment that prioritizes patient safety, quality of care, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to take on a supervisory and collaborative role while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and recovery.