Travel ContractInpatient Occupational Therapist
$1,488-2,146/week
Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Lawton, Oklahoma
Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma
$1,488-2,146/weekPosted 19 hours ago
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Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient (Days)
Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an inpatient setting. This is a temporary position in a regional referral center providing comprehensive healthcare services.
Required Qualifications
- Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care and multiple sclerosis (MS) occupational therapy experience required.
- Licensure: Must hold current NBCOT certification and BLS (AHA) certification.
- References: Two supervisory reference forms from within the last two years required.
- Additional: Work history and skills checklist current to within 1 year, pertinent to the specialty.
Additional Information
- New graduates will be considered.
- Orientation for Allied and Therapy Travelers starts on Tuesdays.
- On-call pay applies with a minimum of 1 hour.
- Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered at a reduced rate.
- Scrub color: Red.
Prior Travel Experience
- Not explicitly required.
Summary
This role is ideal for an Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years of acute and MS experience, holding NBCOT and BLS certifications, looking for a temporary inpatient assignment in Oklahoma.
About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Lawton, OK here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally align with the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Summer average high: 94°F, average low: 71°F.
- Winter average high: 53°F, average low: 28°F.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
Transportation
- Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
- Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to the dry climate.
- Lawton has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
- Plenty of dining options with a mix of local and chain restaurants.
- Art and music scene is vibrant, with local galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college and high school games.
- Outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, and camping at the nearby Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
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