(Archived) Occupational Therapist - Acute - (OT - Acute)

Job Description & Requirements
Occupational Therapist - Acute - (OT - Acute)
StartDate: 08/04/2014Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $41.00 - 43.50

Acute care hospital is looking for a highly motivated and energetic Occupational Therapist to join the team in their Inpatient Unit. Candidates must be willing to support a friendly, positive and professional environment.

An occupational therapist (OT) is responsible for providing assistance to patients who need help performing a wide variety of activities, especially daily needs (e.g., dressing, cooking, eating, driving, etc.) and motor skills. In addition, occupational therapy requires an OT to perform comprehensive at-home and job-site evaluations, and maintain an open line of communication with patients’ family members and caregivers. They may have a number of specialties, including:

• Acute
• Hand
• Home health
• Long-term care
• Outpatient
• Pediatric
• Psychiatric
• Rehabilitation
• School

Required Qualifications
-Must maintain current licensure from Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers.
-Obtain/maintain Basic Life Support Certification (CPR).

Preferred Qualifications
-Maintain the Standards set by the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding treatment procedure and professional ethics.
-Pass annual safety test.
-Achieve competencies for assigned work area as dictated by director (i.e., age specific, suctioning, aseptic technique).
-Achieve competencies for assigned work area as dictated by director (i.e., age specific, suctioning, aseptic technique).


Facility Location
Surrounded by the gorgeous natural scenery of Lake Erie and the Maumee River, Toledo is the quintessential Midwestern city providing the best in nature and a vibrant city scene. Its unique location provides an ideal setting for plenty of outdoor recreational activities, including hiking, biking and countless water activities. Be sure to take advantage of the city’s thriving art scene with a visit to the internationally acclaimed Toledo Museum of Art.

Job Benefits
Our travel assignments typically last 13 weeks, and offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
Club Staffing, an AMN Healthcare company, is the leader in allied healthcare staffing, with thousands of travel positions available throughout the United States. We’re dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each allied healthcare professional—whether it's travel, per diem, temp-to-perm, or permanent. We also offer more therapist, laboratory and medical imaging jobs in more places than other travel companies. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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