TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified Med / Surg RN in Hettinger, North Dakota, 58639!
Pay Information
$2,866 per week
About The Position
An Occupational Therapist (OT) helps individuals of all ages overcome physical, mental, or developmental challenges that limit their ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). The OT works with patients to develop, recover, or maintain the skills necessary for work, leisure, and self-care. They create individualized treatment plans and work with patients to improve fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, and overall functional independence.
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Key Responsibilities :
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Assessment and Evaluation :
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Conduct initial assessments to understand patients' needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.\nUse standardized tests, interviews, and observations to evaluate physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities.\nDevelop a comprehensive evaluation report, identifying the patient’s areas of improvement, potential goals, and required interventions.\n\n\n
\nDeveloping Treatment Plans :
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Create personalized treatment plans based on assessment results, addressing specific patient needs.\nSet measurable goals for improvement in areas like self-care, mobility, work performance, and cognitive skills.\nRecommend appropriate therapeutic activities and exercises tailored to the patient’s abilities and progress.\n\n\n
\nProviding Therapeutic Interventions :
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Implement individualized therapy programs to improve motor skills, cognitive function, sensory processing, and social interaction.\nUse activities like exercises, therapeutic games, fine motor skills tasks, and adaptive strategies to enhance patients’ independence.\nWork with patients on ADLs such as dressing, bathing, cooking, and using adaptive equipment for mobility.\nTeach patients new ways to complete tasks and daily activities, including recommendations for ergonomic practices and assistive devices.\n\n\n
\nPatient Education and Support :
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Educate patients and their families about the rehabilitation process, techniques, and strategies for enhancing functional independence.\nProvide guidance on using adaptive equipment and tools (e.g., splints, mobility aids, etc.).\nOffer emotional support and encouragement throughout the recovery process.\n\n\n
\nCollaboration and Communication :
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Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, physical therapists, speech therapists, and nursing staff, to provide comprehensive care.\nParticipate in care planning meetings and share insights about the patient’s progress and therapy requirements.\nRegularly communicate with families and caregivers to update them on progress and offer guidance on supporting the patient’s therapy goals at home.\n\n\n
\nDocumentation and Reporting :
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Maintain accurate and detailed records of patients’ progress, therapy sessions, and any modifications made to the treatment plans.\nDocument and report patient progress in compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA ).\nComplete necessary reports and update care teams on patient progress, challenges, and success.\n\n\n
\nRehabilitation and Recovery :
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Monitor and reassess patient progress regularly to ensure therapy goals are being met.\nAdjust treatment plans as necessary based on the patient's feedback and progress.\nHelp patients transition from therapy to independent living, ensuring they are prepared to manage daily tasks outside of a clinical environment.\n\n\n
\nAdvocacy and Community Resources :
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Advocate for patients to ensure access to necessary resources and support services.\nProvide patients and families with information about community programs, support groups, and other resources that may assist in their rehabilitation.\n\n\n
\nMaintaining Continuing Education :
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Stay current with new developments in the field of occupational therapy by participating in workshops, seminars, and continuing education courses.\nEnsure that licensure and certifications remain up-to-date.\n\n\n
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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
BLSCRT / RRTCompetency ExamMed SurgAbout Magnet Medical
We are new and nimble! Even though our company is new we have over 30 years of experience in the Healthcare Staffing world. We have taken all the exceptional things we’ve learned over the years and put them into Magnet MEdical. We are committed to providing the best Quality, Care, Service and Support to those who are providing care to the patients. We work with Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities across all 50 states. We can’t do our jobs without you so let’s work together to help you meet all of your goals!
We have recently merged two staffing companies to create Magnet Medical which allows us to offer more opportunities to our travelers!
Modalities we staff :
Registered NursesLPN / LVNPT's and PTA'sOT's and COTA'sSLPSurgical Tech'sSterile Processing Tech'sSince we are new and nimble, we are not set in our ways so that we can be flexible to our candidate and client needs. We are here when you need us!
