Travel Occupational Therapist | Saint Helen, Michigan

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Job Description

Step into a dynamic therapy environment providing vital occupational therapy services in both acute care and outpatient settings. This contract position focuses on patient-centered care, utilizing comprehensive assessments, targeted intervention plans, and coordinated, multidisciplinary teamwork to help patients achieve optimal function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed evaluations of patients neurological, skeletal, cognitive, and social functions using formal and informal tests.
• Create individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans, adapting interventions in collaboration with the physician and care team.
• Develop and maintain documentation in compliance with regulatory and facility policies.
• Educate and empower patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plan alternatives, and prognosis.
• Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students, ensuring adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.
• Recommend adaptive/supportive equipment and facilitate acquisition for patients as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and contribute to ongoing process and program improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for community education and promote the profession within the organization and service area.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and respect in line with organizational values.
• Safely perform physical requirements, including lifting and moving patients or equipment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current Occupational Therapist license with relevant clinical experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and willingness to participate in ongoing technology training.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, work independently, and maintain excellent attendance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high standards of excellence, integrity, accountability, and teamwork.

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous $14,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment.
• Opportunity to work in a technology-driven, supportive healthcare environment dedicated to quality service and professional growth.

If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting and are driven to make a meaningful impact on patients lives, we encourage you to apply today and take your occupational therapy career to the next level!