Travel Occupational Therapist
Fayetteville, GA
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

We are seeking a well-qualified Occupational Therapist to join our team in an acute care setting. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in orthopedic treatment and various splinting techniques, along with experience in progressive neurological disorders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to patients in the acute care hospital setting.
• Utilize skills in dynamic, functional, and static splinting.
• Care for patients with amputations and upper/lower extremity challenges.
• Assist patients with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, and other progressive neurological disorders.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience; first-time travelers are accepted.
• Required skills: Orthopedics, splinting (dynamic, functional, static), Amputee care, Upper and Lower Extremity rehabilitation, and treatment for Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, and other progressive neurological disorders.
• Current Georgia State License, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.

Schedule Details

• 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts, with flexibility to consider 4 days a week at 10 hours per shift.
• Weekends and holidays are part of the rotation, requiring every other weekend commitment.
• No on-call duties.

Holiday Requirements

Travelers are expected to work during major holidays based on their assignment period. Responsibilities include:

• Working one major holiday if it falls within the assignment.
• Working two holidays if two major holidays occur during the assignment.
• Working two holidays if three major holidays occur during the assignment.

Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day.

Compliance Requirements

Full compliance is required to ensure timely start dates. Failure to meet compliance deadlines may result in delays of up to two weeks due to orientation scheduling.

Additional Information

Orientation hours are non-billable and range from 8 to 10 hours based on contract length. Local candidates are accepted at the same rate.