Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,832 per week

About the role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a position in Syracuse, New York. The position is for 13 weeks, 40 hours per week, with an 8-hour shift during the day.

Responsibilities

• Review patients' medical history, ask questions, and observe them performing 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.

Qualifications

• NBCOT (OTR)
• BLS
• 2 Years of Experience

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

The pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Pay

The pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

The schedule is 8 hours, days.

Benefits

No benefits are provided as part of this travel contract.

Contact Information

To learn more about TotalMed Allied and their travel opportunities, visit their website at TotalMed Allied.

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed Allied is a healthcare staffing company that partners with travelers to find top-paying contracts across the country. They provide 24x7 concierge one-on-one service to meet the needs of their clients and offer a high level of integrity and fun in their recruitment process. They are ranked as the top 10 agency for travel nurses according to recent surveys.