Occupational therapist jobs in Temple, TX - 479 jobs

**Details** + **Gross Rate up to $2,650 per week** + **Department:** Associate Travel Program - Occupational Therapy + **Schedule** : Multiple shifts available, 40 hrs/week + **Hospital** : Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals + **Location:** Local and national travel options are available depending on need. This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 8-13 week travel assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Rates may vary by location and specialty. For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site (************************************************************** . **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer._ **Responsibilities** Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits. Responsibilities: + Assess patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. + Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed. Seek consultation as necessary. + Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. + Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. + Registered Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. + Drivers License preferred. Education: - Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. **Additional Preferences** + One year of **recent** experience as Occupational Therapist strongly preferred. + Local and national travel options are available depending on need. Candidates are stipend eligible for sites over 50+ miles from their permanent residence. Partner with Recruitment to learn more. \#ATP **Why Join Our Team** Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. 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