Travel Occupational Therapist

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Sterling, Illinois.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Occupational TherapistDiscipline: TherapyDuration: 14 weeks35 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelWe 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*: , 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.TotalMed Allied Job ID #1322694. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 35 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapists - OT THER - TravelAbout TNAA TotalMed AlliedIn the fast-paced, highly competitive industry that is healthcare, you need a partner who works for and with you. At TotalMed, we’re a team who really cares. Our goal is to give gold standard customer care by enhancing the recruiter - traveler partnership with a high level of integrity and fun while supporting the experience you want to have throughout your travel career. Our recruiters can help you evaluate the best healthcare jobs offered nationwide by uncovering your ideal career path and providing as much information as possible to assist in making the best decision for you in a no pressure atmosphere. We care like no other so that you can care like no other.   What the TotalMed experience can offer you: Top paying contracts 24x7 concierge one-on-one service to meet your needs Long or short term contracts available nationwide Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys            -   Highway Hypodermics  http://highwayhypodermics.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2016_TopTenTravelCompanies.pdf            -   Travel Nursing Central http://www.travelnursingcentral.com/Toptentravelnursingcompanies.php   Come experience the “Care like no other” difference