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Backfill -Travel-Occupational Therapist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$99,718 / year median in Alaska
-7% projected decline
Job Description
- Travel-Occupational Therapist General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds
- 175 Number of Staff 60 therapy providers, (PT,OT,SLPs, PTAs, COTAs) Shift for the Traveler
- 10 hour days to include heavy weekend rotation Type of staff: inpatient acute care facility Day Shift ( example 1 charge, 3 RN, 2 CNA, and 1-3 sitters) Night Shift
- Patient Ratios 8-10 patient daily Type of equipment
EMR EPIC
On Call Requirements
N/A Weekend Requirements:
Yes, 2-3 weekends per month Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have : candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Acute care experience Preferred or nice to have : candidates with these skills will be considered first. List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Best personalityFit:
IndependentREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
OT Certification required for this assignment. Floating Area(s):Dress Code :
Scrub Color/Attire- light green scrubs