Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Mound City, MO

Job Title

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Long Term Care (LTC)

Location

Mound City, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develop appropriate plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices.
• Assess patient progress, adjust treatments accordingly, and evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness, making referrals as appropriate.
• Document all required clinical and regulatory information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per applicable requirements.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and interdisciplinary health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans; provide comprehensive discharge summaries.
• Supervise and support occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students; participate in required meetings, trainings, in-services, and conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Active Missouri Occupational Therapist (OT) license required.
• Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience required.
• Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting experience required.
• Adherence to NBCOT, AOTA, and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics standards.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience utilizing standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide clinical interventions.
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems used in a rehabilitation or LTC environment.

Why Join Us

• Therapists are provided a dedicated device for documentation and have access to group therapy options to support productivity and patient outcomes.
• Work within a structured, supportive rehabilitation environment with a consistent daily schedule.