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TRAVEL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - $2,234 PER WEEK

St Joseph Medical Center
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/24/2025

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Occupational Therapist
  • Discipline : Therapy
  • Start Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift : 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type : Travel

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.

Key Responsibilities :

Assessment and Evaluation :

Conduct initial assessments to understand patients' needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.

  • Use standardized tests, interviews, and observations to evaluate physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities.
  • Develop a comprehensive evaluation report, identifying the patient’s areas of improvement, potential goals, and required interventions.
  • Developing Treatment Plans :

    Create personalized treatment plans based on assessment results, addressing specific patient needs.

  • Set measurable goals for improvement in areas like self-care, mobility, work performance, and cognitive skills.
  • Recommend appropriate therapeutic activities and exercises tailored to the patient’s abilities and progress.
  • Providing Therapeutic Interventions :

    Implement individualized therapy programs to improve motor skills, cognitive function, sensory processing, and social interaction.

  • Use activities like exercises, therapeutic games, fine motor skills tasks, and adaptive strategies to enhance patients’ independence.
  • Work with patients on ADLs such as dressing, bathing, cooking, and using adaptive equipment for mobility.
  • Teach patients new ways to complete tasks and daily activities, including recommendations for ergonomic practices and assistive devices.
  • Patient Education and Support :

    Educate patients and their families about the rehabilitation process, techniques, and strategies for enhancing functional independence.

  • Provide guidance on using adaptive equipment and tools (e.g., splints, mobility aids, etc.).
  • Offer emotional support and encouragement throughout the recovery process.
  • Collaboration and Communication :

    Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, physical therapists, speech therapists, and nursing staff, to provide comprehensive care.

  • Participate in care planning meetings and share insights about the patient’s progress and therapy requirements.
  • Regularly communicate with families and caregivers to update them on progress and offer guidance on supporting the patient’s therapy goals at home.
  • Documentation and Reporting :

    Maintain accurate and detailed records of patients’ progress, therapy sessions, and any modifications made to the treatment plans.

  • Document and report patient progress in compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA ).
  • Complete necessary reports and update care teams on patient progress, challenges, and success.
  • Rehabilitation and Recovery :

    Monitor and reassess patient progress regularly to ensure therapy goals are being met.

  • Adjust treatment plans as necessary based on the patient's feedback and progress.
  • Help patients transition from therapy to independent living, ensuring they are prepared to manage daily tasks outside of a clinical environment.
  • Advocacy and Community Resources :

    Advocate for patients to ensure access to necessary resources and support services.

  • Provide patients and families with information about community programs, support groups, and other resources that may assist in their rehabilitation.
  • Maintaining Continuing Education :

    Stay current with new developments in the field of occupational therapy by participating in workshops, seminars, and continuing education courses.

  • Ensure that licensure and certifications remain up-to-date.
  • Magnet Medical Job ID #29963325. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Therapy : Occupational Therapy,07 : 00 : 00-15 : 00 : 00

    Salary : $2,234

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