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Travel Occupational Therapist

Travel Nurse Across America

  • Twin Falls, ID
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    As an OT, you will be responsible for the evaluation and development of a plan of care for a variety of patients needing to improve, regain and develop skills needed for daily life. As an OT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: Review patients' medical history, ask the patients questions, and observe them doing tasks.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTwin Falls, ID
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size50 to 99 employees
    Websitehttps://tnaa.com/

    Description

    Description

    We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Twin Falls, ID. OT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.

    As an OT, you will be responsible for the evaluation and development of a plan of care for a variety of patients needing to improve, regain and develop skills needed for daily life. You will work in disabled, ill or injured patient populations in the acute care setting.
    Tasks

    As an OT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
    • Review patients' medical history, ask the patients questions, and observe them doing tasks.
    • Evaluate a patient's condition and needs.
    • Develop a treatment plan for patients, identifying specific goals and the types of activities that will be used to help the patient work toward those goals.
    • Help people with various disabilities perform different tasks.
    • Evaluate a patient's home or workplace and, on the basis of the patient's health needs, identify potential improvements.
    • Educate a patient's family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient.
    • Recommend special equipment and instruct patients on how to use that equipment.
    • Assess and record patient's activities and progress for patient evaluations, for billing, and for reporting to physicians and other healthcare providers.
    • Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.
    Requirements

    Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state-specific licensing.

    Occupational Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. OTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

    Requirements*: BLS, NBCOT (OTR), 2 Years

    * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

    About Company

    Whether you’ve been a traveling healthcare professional for years or you’re just starting out, we understand the challenges life on the road can bring. Our team has the most experience in the industry and we use it to make sure our travelers have a smooth, headache-free experience each and every time. If you’re looking for a traveling healthcare professional job, let us put our knowledge to work for you. It won’t take long for you to see why Travel Nurse Across America is one of the best traveling healthcare professional agencies in America. 

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