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Aspirus Medford Hospital is seeking an experienced Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) for a 13-week contract providing care across hospital inpatient and skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings. The ideal candidate will have experience treating adult and geriatric patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, and functional mobility conditions. We are looking for a dedicated, adaptable therapist who can work effectively across care settings and help patients improve their functional independence and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities Evaluate adult and geriatric patients to assess functional abilities and occupational therapy needs. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and rehabilitation goals. Provide therapeutic interventions for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
Support improvements in mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), and functional independence. Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and patient outcomes accurately.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. Provide occupational therapy services in hospital inpatient and skilled nursing facility settings. Promote patient safety and follow established clinical standards and protocols.
Required Qualifications Current Wisconsin Occupational Therapist (OT) license required. Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required.
Experience working with adult and geriatric populations. Experience treating patients with orthopedic, neurological, and functional mobility diagnoses. Epic documentation experience highly preferred.
Schedule and Work Requirements Monday through Friday. Eight-hour day shifts. Variable start times, typically between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM. 40 guaranteed hours per week.
No regular weekend requirements. No floating requirements. On-Call and Low-Census Policy Travelers may be placed on call during low-census periods.
On-call hours assigned for low census count toward the contract's 36-hour low-census unbillable allowance. If called back to the facility, the traveler is eligible for call-back pay. Minimum call-back pay is 2 hours.
About the role
Aspirus Medford Hospital is seeking an experienced Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) for a 13-week contract providing care across hospital inpatient and skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings.