Fide is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Type: Occupational Therapist
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Fidé is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist with current experience for a per diem contract in Sioux Falls, SD
Minimum Requirements: 2+ years of current Occupational Therapist experience. The Occupational Therapist plans,organizes,develops,administers,directs,andsupervises OT treatment in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations,and guidelines.
Assesses patient's level of functioning upon physician orders. Plans and implements the appropriate treatment based upon assessment.
Participates in the interdisciplinary team process.
Participates in discharge planning for each patient including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
Completes appropriate documentation according to Department policy and procedures.
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Supervises OT and COTA students in the application of theory and techniques of Occupational Therapy. Assists with new staff orientation. Supervises students or other staff members competently.
Displays a "customer service" attitude toward patients, visitors, and other staff members at all times.
Promotes an ethic of continuous quality improvement in all matters associated with the position, and documents specific quality assurance implementation.
Is effective, efficient and appropriate in evaluating each patient. Completes initial evaluation in the patient's chart according to policy. Evaluates appropriate areas based on the patient's diagnosis and information gathered from the medical record. Selects and accurately administers appropriate evaluation procedures.
Bases individualized treatment plan on results of the evaluation process along with patient and family stated goals.
Seeks out resource materials and utilizes fellow staff members for treatment ideas and techniques appropriate to the patient.
Communicates with patients and/or family members at their level of understanding.
Shows initiative to collaborate with other team members to provide the best patient care.
Completes proper coverage information for scheduled absences.
Completes all necessary documentation. Completes daily progress notes within defined timeframe. Written independent treatment program and/or family caregiver training recommendations provided as appropriate and documented when not appropriate.
Maintains flexibility in scheduling patients and is cooperative in resolving conflicts.
Shows an interest and understanding of importance for all scheduled conferences. Attends team conferences. Provides pertinent information and collaborates with team members in an appropriate manner.
Goes through all the appropriate steps in the discharge planning process. Properly issues or recommends equipment to patient/family member and documents it when appropriate. Documents training and use of equipment with patient and/or family. Documents discharge disposition. Reflects discharge plan in treatment plan. Discusses discharge plans at staff meetings, with patient and/or family, and at family conferences.
Demonstrates good safety techniques regarding patient, self, others, and equipment.
Observes patient confidentiality.
Instills confidence in team members, patients, and families.
Budgets time and sets priorities.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Compliance Credentials Needed for Submission:
- Current OT Certification
- Current AHA BLS
- Skills Checklist from within the past 12 months
- Drivers License
- EMR Experience (Include years of experience, and systems used)
- Final RTO / Any scheduling requests must be presented in the submission file.
- Resume
- Two Supervisory References from the past two years of employment
Hours Per Week: 10-12 hours
Shift: Varied
Travel Hourly Pay: $42.00
Travel Daily Stipend: $150.00
Travel Weekly Package: $570.00
Local Hourly Pay: $55.00
Local Weekly Package: $550.00
Fidé is a Woman-Owned Business that focuses on providing top-notch candidates to healthcare facilities in rapid time. We are passionate about connecting talented people with amazing jobs. Our recruiters worked hard to provide thousands of nurses to hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic and we continue to assist hospitals around the country with their hiring needs. We do this by developing professional relationships built upon trust and commitment.
Fide Job ID . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist Per Diem
About Fide
Fidé is a woman-owned Business that focuses on prioritizing top-notch candidates to healthcare facilities. We are passionate about connecting talented clinicians to assist hospitals around the country with their hiring needs. We do this by developing strong, professional relationships built upon trust and commitment. We take a personalized approach to match you with roles that align with your skills, goals, and lifestyle. At Fidé, we go beyond finding you a job and we will become a partner in advancing your career.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health savings account
- Dental benefits