Travel Occupational Therapist
Grand Forks, ND
Med Ninjas
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Summary (List Format) – Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist at Altru (Grand Forks, ND):

- Hold a current Occupational Therapist (OT) license; experience in hand therapy required (several years preferred).
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred, but not mandatory.
- Proficient in creating custom hand splints.
- Prior travel therapy experience required.
- Contract position for 14 weeks.
- Evaluate and treat patients according to licensure standards, physician orders, and diagnosis.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for patient goal setting, care planning, and discharge planning.
- Provide patient-centered care, including education to patients and families on therapy procedures, assistive devices, and home programs.
- Document evaluations, treatment plans, outcomes, and patient progress per chart standards.
- Schedule and coordinate therapy sessions with other healthcare disciplines.
- Monitor and assess program effectiveness, develop and initiate new therapy programs as needed.
- Conduct pain assessments and respond appropriately.
- Gather and document all necessary patient information, including precautions and initial care plans.
- Identify and act on significant changes in patient condition, including appropriate reporting and documentation.
- Participate in accurate documentation and planning for patient discharge.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) in accordance with state and care standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to meet departmental or organizational needs.
- Required certifications: North Dakota OT license, National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (OTR/L), and Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA.