Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,645 per week
Specialty: Occupational Therapist | Discipline: Therapy | Start Date: ASAP | Duration: 13 weeks | 40 hours per week | Shift: 8 hours | Employment Type: Travel
About the role
We’re currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in St. Francis, Kansas. This is a travel position with an anticipated start date of ASAP and a contract duration of 13 weeks, Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
- Provide training in self-care activities (e.g., bathing, dressing) with adaptive or durable medical equipment and/or compensatory techniques if needed
- Use neuromuscular re-education, trunk stabilization, and balance activities to improve clients’ ability to move in and out of bed and maintain an upright posture necessary to perform self-care and, eventually, home management activities
- Evaluate the need for splints and positioning devices to preserve joint integrity and protect skin from breakdown due to prolonged pressure
- Train families and caregivers to assist with range-of-motion exercises, safe transfers and mobility, and skin checks
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
- Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice
- One or more years of inpatient/acute care experience
- Current BLS certification
Benefits
- Day One Medical Benefits available
Pay
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.
About National Staffing Solutions-Therapy
National Staffing Solutions is a leader in the travel healthcare industry with over a decade of experience. We place healthcare professionals in positions that allow them to gain valuable experiences, fill high-demand roles in their field, and travel nationwide at premium pay. Facilities across the nation rely on us to connect them with quality professionals ready to work.