Travel Occupational Therapist
Mound City, MO
ALOIS Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist

• Position: Occupational Therapist
• Shift: Days, 8 hours
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 8 hours/day
• Schedule Timing: Flexible, as long as consistent and communicated with DOR
• Call: None
• Weekends: None
• State License: Missouri

Required Qualifications

• OT Experience: 1 year required
• LTC or Rehab Experience: Required
• OT License: Required
• Must follow NBCOT/AOTA and applicable state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders.
• Develop appropriate plans of care.
• Provide skilled, medically necessary rehabilitation treatment.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practices.
• Perform:
  • ADL retraining
  • Therapeutic activities
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Modalities
  • Supportive and assistive device training
• Assess patient progress and modify treatment plans.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and make referrals as needed.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other providers.
• Communicate patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans with supervisors and healthcare team members.
• Complete discharge summaries.
• Maintain electronic documentation and patient records.
• Accurately record treatment minutes.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other required meetings.
• Participate in facility/company trainings, in-services, and conferences.
• Obtain necessary DME and supplies.
• Supervise/support OT assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students.