Job ID: 906166
Job TitleTravel Occupational Therapist
LocationIndependence, MO | Inpatient Rehab
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | Days | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 12-Week Assignment | Weekend rotation expected approximately 1 weekend every 6 weeks, with flex days off on weekdays when working weekends
Key Responsibilities- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and deliver individualized treatment plans for inpatient rehab patients
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility on a 16-bed inpatient rehab unit within a 285-bed Level 2 Trauma Center
- Utilize rehab gym equipment and standard rehab supplies to support patient recovery
- Document patient care and progress accurately using Meditech EMR
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team maintaining a rehab patient ratio of approximately 4-5:1
Required Qualifications- Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license required
- Minimum 1 year of occupational therapy experience
- Ability to adhere to facility dress code (eggplant-colored scrubs)
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience in acute care and/or inpatient rehabilitation settings
- Familiarity with rehab gym equipment and standard inpatient rehab procedures
Why Join Us- Join a collaborative and engaged team that values staff recognition through employee of the month programs and team-building initiatives
- Work within a well-established inpatient rehab unit supported by an experienced therapy staff in an active Level 2 Trauma Center environment