What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Therapy position at Fusion Medical Staffing-Therapy?
Travel Occupational Therapist
We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist for a 26-week travel assignment in Salem, Oregon. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides comprehensive, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help patients develop, recover, and enhance the skills necessary for independent daily living. Working across diverse settings, the OT evaluates patient needs, diagnoses functional limitations, and designs individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique goals.
Essential Work Functions:
- Create personalized therapy plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based practices, and patient goals.
- Deliver individualized occupational therapy interventions and treatments in accordance with the established treatment plan.
- Provide direct, hands-on therapy using adaptive techniques, modalities, and assistive devices to improve functional abilities in daily living and work-related tasks.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy goals, techniques, and strategies to enhance independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs.
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
- Track patient progress through regular evaluations, modify treatment plans as needed, and maintain accurate documentation in the medical record.
- Engage in quality assurance initiatives and professional development activities to remain current with best practices in occupational therapy.
- Adhere to infection control protocols, safety guidelines, and regulatory standards to maintain a secure and supportive therapy environment.
- Collaborate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions and continued patient progress in community or home-based settings.
Required Essential Skills:
- Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills.
- The ability to read, write, & communicate in the English language is required.
- Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills.
- Physical Abilities - Remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), pushing, pulling, bending.
- Interpersonal Skills - To work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism.
- Technical/Motor Skills - Ability to grasp, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, and able to move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment.
- Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public, customers, and meeting deadlines under pressure.
Benefits Include:
- Highly competitive pay for travel professionals.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Fusion Medical Staffing - Therapy Job ID #1691966. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.