Travel Occupational Therapist (Base Pay & Stipends) - Full Time

Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Create Your Career With Us!Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.Facility: GSS NM AlbuquerqueLocation: Albuquerque, NMAddress: 5201 Roma Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USAShift: 8 Hours - Day ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40. 00Starting Rate: $33.00 - $44.00Pay Info: Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus AvailableDepartment DetailsFood & Housing Stipend AvailableOne companyConsistent processes, EMR, policies, procedures, workflows within Therapy and the FacilityOpportunity to travel as an in-house therapy enterpriseOpportunity to accept a FT non-travel position when you fall in love with your location; build YOS; eligible for PTO / 401K ($ value)New Grads welcomed! Perfect opportunity for a new grad to be trained as if they are an employee; GSS investment in your futureRegional clinical support an email, phone call or text away!Unified management structure; rather than reporting to your location and your employer (or the additional 3rd party i.e. Focus One)Flexible assignment lengthsConsistent benefitsJob Summary100% Traveling Therapist.Ready for a change? Are you adaptable and adventurous? We're looking for a compassionate, responsible and flexible traveling Occupational Therapist to join The Society. Provide OT services within the entire GSS Footprint (24 states), including NM, AZ, TX, AR, NE, IN & FL. This position comes with premium compensation, intentional placements supporting full-time and a comprehensive benefits package. On top of that, we cover your costs associated with travel, and a healthy stipend for lodging and food. If you love to travel, we offer varied-term assignments. This position will be expected to travel 100% of the time.Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Help clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client s/patient s/resident's occupations of life. The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments. Occupational Therapist evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.QualificationsAppropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.In the state of South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates in the process of testing with the board, will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.BenefitsThe Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to .The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Req Number: R-Job Function: Allied HealthFeatured: No

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