Occupational Therapist in Dallas, TX with $2400 Weekly Gross

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking Occupational Therapist for a travel contract position in Dallas,TX. We are accepting both local and travel candidates.

Position Name: Occupational Therapist - LTC

Location: Dallas, Texas 

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Pay Rate: Range $2360 to $2400 weekly Gross Pay based on a 40-hour work week (Includes Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)

Unit: PT, LTC 

Shifts available: Days

Schedule: 40 hours/week guaranteed, 5 X 8-hours, Monday-Friday, No weekends, No call 

Position Requirements:

• Occupational Therapist experience: 2+ years - Required
  
• LTC experience - Preferred 
  
• Prior Travel experience – Preferred 
  

Education, License, and Certification Requirements:

• OT License for the State applying or Compact if applicable - Required
  
• BLS Certification  - Preferred 
  

Job Description:

• The occupational therapist will accurately assess, differentially diagnosis, and identify deficits in a patient’s ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. 
  
• They develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability and work with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility.
  
• Performs patient evaluations through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data.
  
• Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects treatment techniques that addresses the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.
  
• Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment.
  
• Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.
  
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
  
• Completes legible, accurate and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.
  
• Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
  
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.  Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
  
• Functions within scope of practice as defined by the state’s practice act.
  
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.