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Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,086 per week

Company: Aureus Medical Group - Therapy
Location: Newport News
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Aureus Medical Group - Therapy is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Newport News, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Occupational Therapist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel
    Estimated payment breakdown-$1966.00-$2086.00/wk*-$720.00-$840.00 in weekly taxable income-$18.00/hr-$21.00/hr*Estimate assumes an 8 hour shift. Hourly rate may change based on shift length.-$1246.00 in non-taxable stipend*Actual amount subject to eligibility and seasonal/annual adjustmentsEmbraces the Select Medical Way and Core Values of the Company:\n--- We deliver superior quality in all that we do.\n--- We treat others as they would like to be treated.\n--- We are results oriented and achieve our objectives.\n--- We are team players.\n--- We are resourceful in overcoming obstacles.\n\nOne of our 4 Key organizational results is to Keep our Patients and Each Other Safe:\nSelect Medical is an organization where patient safety and employee safety are a priority. This focus on safety is applicable to all business lines and levels of care. To those of us who work for Select Medical these are more than words. Putting safety first allows us to provide superior care for our patients and provides a work environment where each employee is expected to take care of themselves and each other by making safe choices using equipment provided identifying work place hazards adhering to safety policies and procedures and reporting risks or hazards as soon as possible.\\n\nPromotes Patient and Employee Safety - Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the below key areas:\n--- Safe Patient Handling\n--- Materials Handling\n--- Infectious Diseases\n--- Slips/Trips and Falls\n--- Work Environment\n\nFollows all facility guidelines outlining standards of personal appearance attendance and punctuality.\n\nAssesses patient's level of functioning upon physician orders. Plans and implements the appropriate treatment based upon assessment.\nParticipates in the interdisciplinary team process.\nParticipates in discharge planning for each patient including placement patient/family education and adaptive equipment.\nCompletes appropriate documentation according to Department policy and procedures.\nSupervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Supervises OT and COTA students in the application of theory and techniques of Occupational Therapy. Assists with new staff orientation. Supervises students or other staff members competently.\nDisplays a "customer service" attitude toward patients visitors and other staff members at all times.\nPromotes an ethic of continuous quality improvement in all matters associated with the position and documents specific quality assurance implementation.\nIs effective efficient and appropriate in evaluating each patient. Completes initial evaluation in the patient's chart according to policy. Evaluates appropriate areas based on the patient's diagnosis and information gathered from the medical record. Selects and accurately administers appropriate evaluation procedures.\nBases individualized treatment plan on results of the evaluation process along with patient and family stated goals.\nSeeks out resource materials and utilizes fellow staff members for treatment ideas and techniques appropriate to the patient.\nCommunicates with patients and/or family members at their level of understanding.\nShows initiative to collaborate with other team members to provide the best patient care.\nCompletes proper coverage information for scheduled absences.\nCompletes all necessary documentation. Completes daily progress notes within defined timeframe. Written independent treatment program and/or family caregiver training recommendations provided as appropriate and documented when not appropriate.\nMaintains flexibility in scheduling patients and is cooperative in resolving conflicts.\nShows an interest and understanding of importance for all scheduled conferences. Attends team conferences. Provides pertinent information and collaborates with team members in an appropriate manner.\nGoes through all the appropriate steps in the discharge planning process. Properly issues or recommends equipment to patient/family member and documents it when appropriate. Documents training and use of equipment with patient and/or family. Documents discharge disposition. Reflects discharge plan in treatment plan. Discusses discharge plans at staff meetings with patient and/or family and at family conferences.\nDemonstrates good safety techniques regarding patient self others and equipment.\nObserves patient confidentiality.\nInstills confidence in team members patients and families.\nBudgets time and sets priorities.\nPerforms all other duties as assigned.Position: TherapistSpecialty/Modality: Occupational TherapyLicenses/Certifications: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), State License-Occupational Therapist-Virginia, NPI NUMBERPhysical Abilities: From 50-100lbsFor the most prompt response, please APPLY ONLINE.As always, there is never a fee for candidates to utilize our services.Aureus Medical Group - Therapy Job ID #761-24-2856549. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT / OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTAbout Aureus Medical Group - TherapyRewarding Careers. Experiences of a Lifetime.
    At Aureus Medical Group--, we do more than connect you with a career opportunity. We help you create your ideal lifestyle. For more than 35 years we've helped healthcare professionals embark on journeys, scale mountains, and discover new spaces, places, and faces. We're dedicated to your success, your dreams, and your adventures.
    As a travel healthcare professional with Aureus, you'll have the whole package - outstanding benefits, one-to-one personal service, 24/7 contact, and an recruiter who specializes in your area of specialty. With thousands of available travel jobs across the country, we're sure to have the right fit for you.
    When it comes to your career, Aureus will take you places. Let's get started!

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