Temp - Occupational Therapist (OT)

Description:
Client will not consider any candidate who resides within 50 miles of facility.

Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD/DURING INTERVIEW WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).

THERE IS 1 NEED AVAILABLE. TRAVEL PAIRS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Position Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for the participants of the PACE Organization. This includes acute, restorative, or maintenance therapy as needed in various settings such as the Day Center, Nursing Home, or in-home settings.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and corporate integrity programs.
• Act within designated roles during disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes.
• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and care planning.
• Coordinate home modification programs to support independence and safety.
• Provide treatment to participants consistent with identified goals.
• Train family members, caregivers, and staff in maximizing safety and functional abilities.
• Evaluate participant progress and document therapy notes accurately.
• Evaluate, develop, mentor, coach, counsel, and discipline department staff.

RequirementDescription:

• 2+ years CURRENT OT experience [Required]
• Bachelor Degree (or Higher) [Required]
• Minimum of one year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population [Required]
• Travel experience [Highly preferred]
• Traveler's perm address must be included in profile
• Traveler candidate must have their own vehicle. This is a firm requirement.
• Any/All RTO must be included in profile. ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer. Please obtain this information prior to submittal. Requests after offer may lead to rescinded offer

Profile Requirements:

• Cover page (if available/not required)
• Work History
• Skills Checklist Occupational Therapy (current to 1 year) [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• 1 Supervisory Signed Reference from within the past two years of employment [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Maryland Occupational Therapy license - Must be uploaded with profile [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active American Heart Association BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]