Travel Occupational Therapist
Madison, WI
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist Position Overview

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ level of functioning based on physician orders.
• Plan and implement appropriate treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team processes and discharge planning.
• Provide patient and family education, including adaptive equipment training.
• Complete all required documentation and maintain timely progress notes.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT students.
• Assist with new staff orientation and supervise students or other staff members.
• Promote patient and employee safety, adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good safety techniques for patients, self, others, and equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Attend team conferences and contribute pertinent information.
• Manage time efficiently, set priorities, and maintain flexibility in scheduling.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and document quality assurance efforts.

Safety Focus Areas

• Safe Patient Handling
• Materials Handling
• Infectious Diseases
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention
• Maintaining a Safe Work Environment

Required Qualifications

• Valid, current State Occupational Therapy license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience

Work Ethic and Values

• Deliver superior quality care
• Treat others with respect and kindness
• Be results-oriented and goal-driven
• Demonstrate teamwork and resourcefulness
• Prioritize patient and employee safety at all times