Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract
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About the role
This position offers a rewarding career opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work at a skilled nursing facility in Rawlins, WY.
Responsibilities
- Help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily living skills.
- Manage caseloads that include geriatric patients and those with medically complex conditions.
- Work in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.
- Document patient progress using common SNF documentation systems and electronic medical records.
- Provide therapy sessions tailored to individual patient needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Active Wyoming OT license required to start the assignment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
- Proficiency with common SNF documentation systems and electronic medical records preferred.
- Ability to manage caseloads that include geriatric patients and medically complex conditions preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Active Wyoming OT license required to start the assignment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
- Proficiency with common SNF documentation systems and electronic medical records preferred.
- Ability to manage caseloads that include geriatric patients and medically complex conditions preferred.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques.
- Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Benefits
- Medical options.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid housing availability.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
- Recruiter support.
Pay
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
- Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate patient needs and facility requirements.
Rawlins, WY Highlights
- Access to wide open spaces and regional attractions within reasonable drives.
- Located along Interstate 80 with direct highway access to Laramie and Rock Springs.
- Near Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and the Seminoe State Park reservoir, offering hiking, fishing, and boating within one to two hours.
- Downtown Rawlins features local museums and historic sites.
- Quiet, small-town lifestyle with easy access to Wyoming's high-desert landscapes and western heritage activities.
- Public services and regional transit connections are available via I-80 corridor routes for commuting and weekend trips.