Occupational Therapist in Fairfax, VA with $2560 Weekly Gross

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking OT Home Health for travel / contract position in Fairfax, VA. Accepting both local and traveler candidates.

Position Details:

Position Name: Occupational Therapist Home Health

Location: Fairfax, Virginia 

Specialty: Occupational Therapist 

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary

Contract Length: 13 weeks contract 

Pay Rate: Range $2480 to $2560 Weekly Gross Pay based on a 40-hour work week (Includes Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)

Mileage Reimbursement: $0.50/mile for distance covered between patient home appointments

Unit: Home Health

Shifts available: Days

Position Requirements:

• Current Occupational Therapist experience: 1- 2 years - Required
  


• Recent/Current Home Health OT experience of at least 1 year within the last 3 years: Required 
  

Education, License, and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy or Similar  - Required
  


• Current State License as Occupational Therapist or Compact if applicable - Required 
  


• BLS Certification from AHA or American Red Cross - Required
  

Job Description:

• Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the attending physician.
  


• Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to the attending physician and appropriate agency staff.
  


• Develop an individualized OT plan of care and adjust as needed.
  


• Evaluate the patient's level of functioning using diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
  


• Use activities and home exercise programs to improve range of motion, muscle strength, and coordination.
  


• Counsel patients and families on disease/injury management and preventative measures.
  


• Instruct patients and family members on the proper use of medical equipment.
  


• Oversee and supervise the total care of patients provided by COTA.
  


• Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
  


• Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
  


• Territories to cover: Fairfax county areas