About this opportunity
TotalMed Allied lists this Travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in township of sterling, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Sterling, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Occupational Therapist
Discipline: Therapy
Duration: 13 weeks
35 hours per week
Shift: 7 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Sterling, IL. OT should have 1 year of experience;
for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.
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.
Tasks
As an OT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
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. 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.
Requirements*: BLS, NBCOT (OTR), 1 Year
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
TotalMed Allied Job ID # . Pay package is based on 7 hour shifts and 35.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapists - OT THER - Travel
About 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. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
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
Worksite address
township of sterling, IL, 61081, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.