Occupational Therapist
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,970/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Position
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Job Summary
Seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment at a large, highly recognized hospital in Asheville, NC. The facility is a Level II trauma center with comprehensive stroke and neonatal intensive care units, and offers advanced specialty services including robotic surgery and interventional cardiology.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in North Carolina
- Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- OTR (Occupational Therapist Registered) certification
Additional Information
- Employment type: Travel assignment
- No specific shift details provided
Facility Highlights
- Recognized nationally for clinical quality and patient safety
- Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence
- Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center
- Level III neonatal intensive care unit
- Regional referral center with pediatric subspecialists
- Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
- Only open heart and interventional cardiology program in the region
- Three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for patient care and outcomes
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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