Travel Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Certification Details
• BLS
• Washington State Occupational Therapist Licensure

Job Details
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students.
• Assesses patients’ needs and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Works cooperatively with patient team personnel maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effects and accomplishment of goals; recommends changes to physician if needed.
• Performs assessments and reassessments as per policy; performs accurate and timely QI scoring.
• Population served includes adult and geriatric patients requiring adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Assesses patient pain interfering with function and makes appropriate interventions and physician contacts.
• Performs all aspects of patient care optimizing safety and reducing medical errors.
• Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in team conferences.
• Formulates teaching plans based on learning needs and evaluates effectiveness; includes family as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy modalities.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs.
• Manages and operates equipment safely; maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patients, families, physicians, staff, and administrative team.
• Participates in patient/family and team conferences.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and ability to function under stress.
• Maintains good working relationships within and outside the department.
• Consults other departments for collaboration in patient care and performance improvement.
• Meets documentation standards and policies; documents goals on Interdisciplinary Care Plan and provides updates.
• Participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services; assists with orientation and training.
• Ensures patient charges are accurate and timely entered.
• Participates in infection control, equipment training, safety, and fire safety programs.
• Adheres to dress code and wears appropriate identification while on duty.
• Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements; maintains professional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles over the lifespan and provides age-appropriate care.
• Reports to work on time and adheres to absence notification policies.
• Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Represents the organization positively and professionally.
• Complies with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates hospital mission, ethics, goals, and department focus.
• Maintains current licensure/certification for position.
• Demonstrates guest relations skills with patients, physicians, visitors, and employees.
• Follows departmental and hospital health, safety, security, and hazardous materials policies and procedures.
• Participates and contributes to performance improvement initiatives.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws and hospital policy.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with Kindred’s Code of Conduct, policies, federal and state laws, and standards.
• Takes responsibility and accountability for duties, ensuring tasks are completed reliably and timely.

Job Requirements
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Washington.
• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred but not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English; additional languages preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Schedule Information
• Contract length is 13 weeks.