Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week Long Term Care assignment requiring 1+ year of OT experience in an LTC or rehab setting.

Details

• Long Term Care (LTC) setting within a skilled nursing facility
• Occupational Therapy unit with a caseload of approximately 7-12 patients per day depending on case mix
• Group therapy sessions offered to support productivity goals
• Dedicated documentation device typically provided per therapist
• Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts with flexible start times between 6AM and 10AM
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Current OT license required for state of practice, if applicable
• Compact license accepted
• Minimum 1 year of OT experience required
• LTC or Rehab setting experience required
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develop appropriate plans of care
• Provide rehabilitative and medically necessary treatment interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, and modalities
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide clinical interventions
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatment plans according to regulatory and clinical standards
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other members of the healthcare team regarding patient progress and treatment plans
• Complete comprehensive discharge summaries and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic system
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students as needed
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and in-services
• Adhere to NBCOT, AOTA, and state practice standards and code of conduct
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) may be accommodated