Occupational Therapist (OT)- Outpatient (Days), Marshall, MI

Mobile Health Team•Marshall, MI

12d•$31•Hybrid

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT)- Outpatient for a 13-week travel assignment in Marshall, MI. This position involves providing medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment programs to patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. The OT will develop treatment plans, establish functional goals, communicate with physicians and case managers, determine discharge plans, and monitor clinic support staff. The role also includes documenting treatments, maintaining compliance with regulations, establishing professional relationships with referral sources, promoting health and wellness, accompanying patients to physician visits, and shadowing physicians.

Requirements

Must have at least 1+ years OT Adult/Peds experience
TRAVELER MUST HAVE OUTPATIENT EXPERIENCE
Must have Michigan OT License
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
Effective team skills including interaction, support, and respect are required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills , professionalism, and reliability
Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, opening and sending e-mail messages.
Drug screen and background check (facility required)
Traveler must have a clean driving record and their own insurable vehicle for this need

Nice To Haves

Previous travel experience preferred
Must have strong peds experience
Traveler's perm address must be included in profile

Responsibilities

Plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part.
Provide patient care by developing a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
Interpret prescriptions, perform an initial evaluation, and establish a treatment plan with functional goals updating them throughout the continuum of care.
Periodic and timely written communication to physicians and/or case managers.
Determine appropriate discharge management and patient follow-up.
Monitor clinic support staff with patient care and administrative assistance.
Responsible for documenting all treatment in patient charts and completing all written communications in a timely manner.
Maintain compliance with all HIPAA, PHI and OSHA rules and regulations.
Perform additional duties as required.
Responsible for continuing to establish and develop professional relationships with valued referral sources.
Promote health and wellness in the professional and community organizations.
Accompany patients to their physician visits.
Shadowing physicians in clinic and/or surgery.