Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home jobs in Amarillo, TX

Profession: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Clovis New Mexico

Specialty: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Unit: Occupational Therapist

Gross Pay: TBD

Schedule: Days - 5 x 8, 07:00:00-15:00:00, 8.00-5

Guaranteed Hours: 36

Openings: 1

Start Date: 05/06/2024

End Date: 08/05/2024

Assignment Length: 13

Experience Required: 1 year

JOB ID: Medefis558736712

Other Info:

ID: 58736712 Shift: 8 hour Days Description: Immediate Need for a Licensed Occupational Therapist-Evaluate and Treat Acute Care Inpatient and Outpatient population (PRIMARILY OUTPATIENT)75 MILE STRAIGHT LINE RADIUS RULE (not driving distance) - NO LOCAL TRAVELERS -Please only submit candidates that are aware of their submission to our facility. Please do not allow candidates to contact facility. Please only submit candidates with an active NM or compact license.Please note time off requests must be disclosed with initial submission to be considered for approval. Time off requested after the acceptance date will not be approved.Must be a team player, flexible and accustomed to fast paced environment. Must have successfully completed at least one 13-week travel assignment.When submitting candidates include at least two references (one must be from current manager), a resume, and completed skills checklist/competency assessment.DESCRIPTION:OT s have to have experience in all areas HHC, OP, Acute.OTwill plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of function/occupation and developmental disorders. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care. Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care. Is a patient advocate. Other duties as assigned. CERTS:BLS required. PALS and ACLS preferred. BLS, (ACLS, and PALS if obtained) must be completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross. EPIC EMR experience preferred. SHIFTS: DAYS 8AM-5PM*Weekend and holiday - rotation *Shifts may fluctuate to fulfill department staffing needs between Inpatient and/or Outpatient. On call, weekends and holidays may be required. Travelers are first to float within facility and to alternate locations within 20 miles of permanent assigned location. Traveling pairs are not guaranteed same schedules or same shifts. ORIENTATION: 1st week of the contract, not to exceed 40 total hours, and includes EPIC training. Scrubs required and provided by the facility. Additional Information:1. Travelers must not have been an employee of the Presbyterian Healthcare Services system for 12 months from last day worked, in order to be considered for a travel position. 2. Travelers are first to float within facility and to alternate locations within 20 miles of permanent assigned location. 3. State tax is passed through to your agency and will be reflected on your invoice. The state tax should be paid to the state of New Mexico. 4. ENSURE AN ACCURATE SS# and DOB IS ENTERED. IF NOT, TRAVELER MAY BE PUSHED/AGENCY SUSPENED (creates I.T. onboarding issues). Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91

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