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Required Skills/Experience: Understanding of neuro, multi-trauma, and medically complex diagnoses; ability to complete a thorough chart review; understanding of lab values and weight-bearing precautions. Previous use of adaptive equipment for dressing, bathing, and self-feeding.
Preferred Skills/Experience: ICU experience preferred. Previous experience with mobility/lift systems preferred.
Preferred Credentials: OTD preferred.
Unit Details: Acute care OT role with no rehab aide support. Uses Sara Stedys, mechanical Stryker stroke/cardiac chairs, powered bariatric stroke/cardiac chair, powered ARJO and Liko lifts, ARJO mobility device, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, sliding boards, and adaptive equipment for dressing and bathing. Procedures include neuro re-education, ADLs/self-care, balance, transfer training, wheelchair training, cognitive re-education, BUE ROM/positioning, general strengthening, positioning, energy conservation, splinting, home safety, and family training. Same day surgery total joint and TAVR patients are prepared for discharge home; most are seen on day of surgery.
Shift & Scheduling: Alternate weekends. Schedule options: week one Wednesday-Saturday/week two Thursday-Saturday, or week one Sunday-Tuesday/week two Sunday-Wednesday. Start times vary between 7am and 8:30am; late ortho shift is 9:30am to 8pm. 1-2 late day ortho shifts per 2-week pay period. Required to help cover same day surgery ortho late and mid shifts Monday thru Friday. Schedule is generally 70.40 hours and may be adjusted to 80 hours if needed.
Floating Requirements: May be cross trained onto the acute rehab unit to help support the OT team on busy, low staffed days.
Travel Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Occupational Therapists care for patients with conditions that can interfere with daily activities, such as surgical procedures, arthritis, neurological diseases (for instance, stroke and multiple sclerosis), injuries related to an accident, and developmental conditions. Examples of job responsibilities for Occupational Therapists are patient assessment and developing a plan of care. The care plan may include exercises, how to use assistive devices, and strategies tailored to the person’s role at work and home. Occupational Therapists, who may supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, obtain certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. In addition, the American Occupational Therapy Association offers Occupational Therapists the opportunity to achieve board certification or specialty certification in certain areas. The average annual salary for Occupational Therapists in the United States is more than $95,000.
Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs in Utah
Occupational Therapists (often abbreviated as OT) are in demand in many areas of the United States, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts much faster than average growth job growth over the next several years. Travel Occupational Therapist jobs can be found in hospitals, inpatient and outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, schools, and home health agencies. Job descriptions for Occupational Therapists typically focus on their role in helping patients with injuries, illness, or disabilities to better participate in their daily activities, whether at work, home, or play. Occupational Therapists can make a significant difference in people’s quality of life by helping them be as independent as possible. Apply today to land your perfect travel Occupational Therapist job.
