Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Marshfield, MO

Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices. Supervise and support occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students; participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and required trainings.

Job Title

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location

Marshfield, MO | Long Term Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develop appropriate plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
• Assess patient progress, adjust treatments accordingly, and evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness; make referrals as appropriate
• Document all required information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Supervise and support occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students; participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and required trainings

Required Qualifications

• Active Missouri Occupational Therapist (OT) license required at time of submission
• Minimum of 1 year of OT experience required
• Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation experience required
• New graduates considered if Level II fieldwork experience has been completed (Level I observation experience alone does not qualify)
• Adherence to NBCOT/AOTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with electronic documentation systems in a clinical setting
• Background in providing consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Experience obtaining DME or adaptive equipment per clinical and regulatory requirements

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a long term care setting with a focus on meaningful patient outcomes and evidence-based rehabilitation
• Overtime and holiday pay may be available for eligible hours worked