Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,739 per week

Company: Aureus Medical Group - Therapy
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Aureus Medical Group - Therapy is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Berkeley, California.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 19 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel
  Estimated payment breakdown-$2579.00-$2739.00/wk*-$920.00-$1080.00 in weekly taxable income-$23.00/hr-$27.00/hr*Estimate assumes an 12 hour shift. Hourly rate may change based on shift length.-$1659.00 in non-taxable stipend*Actual amount subject to eligibility and seasonal/annual adjustmentsOccupational Therapist with lymphedema certification needed for hospital-based OP Rehab clinic.Responsible for assessing planning organizing and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational homemaking and daily living skills as well as general independence to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient their family/support group and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment attentive monitoring and care and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations codes policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.These Principal Accountabilities Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change for example emergencies staff changes workload or technical development.JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:REHABILITATION SERVICES:--- Plans organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness injury or psychological or developmental problems.--- Completes and documents patient evaluations and tests per established standards and regulatory requirements.--- Based on the data identified problems and diagnosis from the exam develops and updates the patient's Plan of Care POC.--- Assesses and provides/progresses treatment for patients per plan of care per established standards.--- Completes all documentation related to charge capture per established standards.--- Coordinates patient care effectively and efficiently with other care provider and support team members.--- Compliant with other department and organization requirements and responsibilities.--- Works flexible shift assignments e.g. days of week hours.--- Provides clinical supervision to assistants and/or aides.--- Serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.CLERICAL:--- Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patient including all therapy performed in medical and departmental records per standards as required.--- May perform general clerical tasks such as answering phones updating patient appointments or retrieving entering and revising patient electronic health records EHR.SAFETY:--- Participates in quality improvement processes and interdisciplinary projects.--- Maintains a clean neat and safe working environment including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each use.--- Inspects and uses equipment per manufacturers' guidelines recording data and reporting malfunctions per policy.COMPLIANCE:--- Maintains strictest confidence of all patients Protected Health Information PHI and protects all PHI from accidental intentional or inappropriate disclosure.--- Prepares administers and documents services in accordance with state and federal regulations.--- Compliant with other department and organization requirements and responsibilities.--- Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure requirements.EDUCATION:[Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma]Other: Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.CERTIFICATION LICENSURE:OT-Occupational TherapistBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderDEPARTMENT SPECIFIC LICENSURES CERTIFICATIONS:Department: Home Health - CDL-California Driver's LicenseDepartment: Home Health - INS-Auto InsuranceTYPICAL EXPERIENCE:2 years of recent relevant experience.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Critical thinking complex problems solving decisive judgement and ability to work independently.Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.Must be able to work in demanding work environment organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication verbal written skills as well as interpersonal skills conflict resolution teamwork/collaboration customer service and community relations abilities.Able to retain and apply new knowledge skills.Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:See required physical demands mental components visual activities working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements Shift Info: Day 5x8-Hour 08:00 - 16:30Position: TherapistSpecialty/Modality: Occupational TherapyLicenses/Certifications: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), State License-Occupational Therapist-California, NPI NUMBERPhysical Abilities: From 50-100lbsFor the most prompt response, please APPLY ONLINE.As always, there is never a fee for candidates to utilize our services.Aureus Medical Group - Therapy Job ID #761-24-2892137. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT / OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTAbout Aureus Medical Group - TherapyRewarding Careers. Experiences of a Lifetime.
  At Aureus Medical Group--, we do more than connect you with a career opportunity. We help you create your ideal lifestyle. For more than 35 years we've helped healthcare professionals embark on journeys, scale mountains, and discover new spaces, places, and faces. We're dedicated to your success, your dreams, and your adventures.
  As a travel healthcare professional with Aureus, you'll have the whole package - outstanding benefits, one-to-one personal service, 24/7 contact, and an recruiter who specializes in your area of specialty. With thousands of available travel jobs across the country, we're sure to have the right fit for you.
  When it comes to your career, Aureus will take you places. Let's get started!
  

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