Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,124 per week
About the role
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Miller, SD. 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.
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
- Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Exceptional candidates with an appropriate background may be considered with 6 months of experience.
- 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.
- Must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Schedule
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 9 hours, days
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
About TNAA TotalMed Allied
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare.