Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,437 per week
TotalMed · Devils Lake, ND · 1 mo ago
On-siteInternship
About the role
TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for an immediate opening in Devils Lake, North Dakota. This is a 13‑week travel assignment requiring 40 hours per week on 8‑hour day shifts. The position is in the acute care therapy setting, serving disabled, ill, or injured patients.
Responsibilities
- Review patients' medical history, ask questions, and observe them performing tasks.
- Evaluate a patient's condition and needs.
- Develop a treatment plan identifying specific goals and the types of activities to help the patient work toward those goals.
- Help people with various disabilities perform different tasks.
- Evaluate a patient's home or workplace and, based on health needs, identify potential improvements.
- Educate the patient's family and employer on how to accommodate and care for the patient.
- Recommend special equipment and instruct patients on its use.
- Assess and record patient activities and progress for evaluations, billing, and reporting to physicians and other providers.
- Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months of experience; new graduates are encouraged to apply (some listings note a preference for 1 year or up to 2 years of experience).
- Current BLS certification.
- NBCOT‑OTR national certification with appropriate state‑specific license.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and to bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty.
- Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Continuing education
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Schedule
Shift: 8 hours, days; 40 hours per week; Duration: 13 weeks.