Occupational Therapist (OT) - Long Term Care (LTC), Mound City, MO

Mobile Health Team Inc•Mound City, MO

31d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a 13-week travel assignment in Mound City, MO. This role focuses on providing rehabilitative services in a Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehab setting. The position requires effective screening, evaluation, and treatment of patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders, utilizing standardized assessments and evidence-based practice. The therapist will be responsible for developing and adjusting care plans, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with the healthcare team. Supervision of occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of OT experience
LTC or Rehab Experience
Active OT license at time of submission; Missouri/Compact Allowed
New Grads considered as long as a Level II experience and not just a Level I observation experience
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
Effective team skills including interaction, support, and respect
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
Must be able to work independently/hit the ground running
Able to adapt to stressful situations quickly and effectively
Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, opening and sending e-mail messages.
Pass drug screen and background check (facility required)
Complete additional facility onboarding forms as assigned

Responsibilities

Effectively screen/evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develop appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
Assess patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
Provide consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Provide comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records according to company policy.
Accurately record treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
Participate in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
Obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Supervise and support occupational therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
Adhere to NBCOT /AOTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapist.