Travel Occupational Therapist
Grand Forks, ND
Med Ninjas
5x8 hrs, Days
$3,451/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration14 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$2,184/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,267/week
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) – Hand Therapy
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Contract: 14 weeks
Shift: Days, 5 × 8-hour shifts/week
Requirements:
- Active North Dakota OT license and NBCOT certification (OTR/L).
- BLS certification (AHA) required before start.
- Hand therapy experience required; several years preferred.
- Expertise in custom hand splinting essential.
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred, not required.
- Travel experience required.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and treat patients according to clinical standards.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
- Educate patients and families on therapy, assistive devices, and home programs.
- Document evaluations, treatments, pain assessments, and discharge plans.
- Supervise OT Assistants and coordinate patient care.
Employer
Med Ninjas
At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.
We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.
On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.
Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.
About Grand Forks, ND
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Grand Forks, ND here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 80°F and lows of 55°F.
- Winter highs average around 20°F with lows around 0°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
- It's recommended to start the search early to secure suitable options.
- Car friendliness is high, with easy navigation and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder due to the long winters.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Grand Forks offers a variety of restaurants, especially with a focus on local cuisine.
- There are art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking, and water activities on the nearby Red River.
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