Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,277 per week

Travel Occupational Therapist position in Piscataway, New Jersey. 13‑week assignment, 30 hours per week, 10‑hour day shifts. Job ID: 1525798.

About the role

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Piscataway, NJ. OT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. 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 with disabled, ill or injured patient populations in the acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Minimum 6 months of experience (1 year preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply)
• BLS certification
• NBCOT‑OTR National Certification
• State‑specific licensure
• Additional certifications may be required prior to assignment start
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lean, or stoop for extended periods

Skills

• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 30.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 30
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment type: Travel