Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $2,586 per week in Sioux Falls, SD

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Profession: Occupational Therapy Specialty: Acute Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8H Days Hours per Shift: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Not specified Certifications: BLS Certification Must-Have: Knowledge of vital signs, critical thinking skills, ability to manage high volume caseload Description: The Acute Care staff occupational therapist is responsible for providing individualized occupational therapy treatment for patients. The occupational therapist utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations based on patient needs. They may treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurological, and general medical disorders. The role requires evaluating and treating medically complex and often medically unstable patients. This entails ongoing assessment and adjustment of treatment plans. Critical thinking skills related to patients with multiple medical diagnoses and challenges are essential. Knowledge of normal and abnormal vital signs, monitoring patients during treatment, and various medical equipment is necessary for success. The occupational therapist must recommend appropriate discharge destinations. They must manage a high volume caseload and a dynamic schedule. Flexibility and problem-solving skills are crucial to adjust to roadblocks. The ability to organize a fast-paced schedule in multiple areas is required. Effective communication with the interdisciplinary team is vital for patient safety and comfort. Collaboration regarding discharge planning and resource utilization is essential. Advanced critical thinking skills outside one's discipline are necessary for making recommendations. The occupational therapist functions within the scope and standards of occupational therapy practice. They may supervise certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, and students in providing patient care and treatment. The job may require supervising students during their training as they provide care and services. Cancellation policy allows for client cancellations up to 12 hours every 13 weeks. The charting system used is EPIC.