Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $2,346 per week in Alamogordo, NM

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in Alamogordo, New Mexico, 88310!

Pay Information

$2,346 per week

About The Position

ID : 73602024 Shift : 08 : 00-16 : 30 Description : Days - 8 HoursSTART : ASAPRATE : $90REQUIRED : Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsLicensure : New Mexico licensure as an Occupational TherapistCurrent American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) card from AHA.Inpatient acute with an occasional OT patientWeekend RequirementYesOn Call RequirementNoFloating Requirement / LocationsNoNurse / Patient Ratio1 : 1, usually no more than 8 patients within a day. Mainly ortho cases but can expect , implement and evaluate patient care programs designed to assist disabled patients regain physical and social stability and relearn daily living activities through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures. This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Other related duties may be knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his / her assigned areaMaintains required core competencies.Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)Plan, organize and participate in medically orientated occupational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal.Assist clients in performing activities of all typesUse physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterityUse activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patternsUse computer programs to help clients improve decision-making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills.Design or make special equipment needed at home or at workDevelop computer-aided adaptive equipment and teach clients with severe limitations how to use that equipment in order to communicate better and control various aspects of their environment.Occupational Therapists may work with particular populations, i.e. children, the elderly, or may work in specialized settings, i.e. mental health.Observe and evaluate patient's progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.Coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient's needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives.Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new occupational therapy methods and techniques.Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies. degree in Occupational TherapyExperiencePerforms related responsibilities as assigned.Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsLicensure : New Mexico licensure as an Occupational TherapistCurrent American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) card.Work Schedule : 5 Days - 8 HoursWork Time General Comments No. of Positions : 1 / 1. Guaranteed Hours : Contract Weeks : 91

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• Core Exam - Allied / Non-Nursing
• MLH Occupational Therapist Job Description
• Occupational Therapist Skills Checklist
• Occupational Therapy Exam

About Mindlance Health

Mindlance Health is a leading provider of allied health clinicians to hospitals, clinics, behavioral health and other facilities throughout the US. Our unique approach to recruitment begins with the basic premise that YOU, the healthcare provider, are the most important person in the relationship. Our goal is to assist you in finding the right position that not only matches your skillset but fuels the passion in your soul to advance your career.  Our clients choose Mindlance Health because they know our passion is to fill their jobs with the best candidates in the business and to pay above competitive rates, assuring we are hiring the most talented clinicians in the market.