Travel Occupational Therapist
Fairfield, CA
ProKatchers
5x8 hrs, Days

Duties: JOB SUMMARY Works under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor and Director. The staff occupational therapist, in accordance with his/her evaluation findings and the physician’s referral, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES 1. Provides occupational therapy services in inpatient and outpatient settings during assigned shift during department operating hours, including assignment in rotation of weekend and holiday coverage. 2. On physician’s referral, evaluates patients, develops specific treatment plans and goals, administers procedures and modalities specific to the learning needs and age of the patient, and plans for discharge utilizing appropriate Occupational Therapy techniques. 3. Acts as a case manager for assigned patients. 4. Prepares and maintains accurate and current patient records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. 5. Re evaluates and revises patient’s treatment plan on a regular basis, with approval of physician as necessary. 6. Provides patient, family/caregivers with age appropriate instruction regarding therapy procedures and home program, and provides additional instruction as indicated. 7. Instructs the patient and family/caregiver in care and use of assistive and adaptive equipment. 8. Communicates with rehabilitation team members, family, physicians and third party payers regarding patient progress and program changes as appropriate. 9. Attends and/or participates inter/intradepartmental in services and meetings as required and appropriate. 

Education: Minimum bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.

Licensure: Current California Occupational Therapy license is required.

NBCOT Certification is required. CHT, Physical Agent Modalities (PAM ), Advanced Practitioner certification, or Advanced Practitioner certification in Hands preferred. Occupational Therapy license applicant may be considered. Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification.

Schedule Notes: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm 8 week initial duration

Hours Per Day: 8.00

Hours Per Week 40.00