Hiring Occupational Therapist in NKC, MO with $2600 Weekly Gross

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking OT Home Health professionals for multiple 13-week travel/contract positions in NKC, MO. We accept both local and traveling candidates.

Position Details:

Position Name: Occupational Therapist, Home Health

Location: North Kansas City, Missouri 

Specialty: Occupational Therapy

Start Date: ASAP

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

Contract Length: 13-week contract 

Pay Rate: Range $2560 to $2600 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

• Current OT experience: 1- 2 years - Required
  


• Home health OT experience - at least 12 months within the past 3 years - Preferred 
  


• Homecare Homebase Charting experience - Required
  

Education, License and Certification Requirements:

• 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: Mostly Jackson county, Some Clay county, Platt and Ray county