Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,841 to $1,952 per week in Brooklyn, MD
Company: Bluebix Health Inc
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: March 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Occupational Therapist Location: Brooklyn, MD Agency: Bluebix
Health Inc Pay: $1,841 to $1,952 per week Shift Information: Days -
5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 14 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About
the Position The Occupational Therapist will primarily provide
outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the
older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient’s
private residence or in a patient’s room in an independent living
facility. Client allows the Occupational Therapist to evaluate and
treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's
home. The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts
occupational therapy programs for the agency to facilitate
rehabilitation. In addition, they direct patient participation in
selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The
Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and
functions essential for adaption and productivity, in order to
diminish or correct pathology. This position provides a flexible
schedule and work environment in various settings. As necessary or
applicable, supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants,
temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance
with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment
schedule, mainly clinical and billing documentation requirements as
well as work related meetings. Attends and contributes to patient
care, staffing conferences and other related meetings. Makes
referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the
comprehensive needs of the patient. Consults with other members of
the rehabilitation team, including the community physician, to
select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the
needs and capabilities of each patient. Adapts program and/or plan
of care according to the needs of individual patient. Promotes a
safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety
hazards. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary. Cleans,
maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment
as necessary. Puts patient service first: ensures that patient and
families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs
and rights. Screens, examines and evaluates patient, including
history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and
measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings
in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine
the predicted level of improvement and the me required to achieve
it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of
care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in
collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the
occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related
documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services
include but are not limited to application of therapeutic
techniques in areas such as: cognitive skills muscle strength
coordination endurance mobility perceptual abilities sensory
awareness sing and standing tolerance balance activities of daily
living joint protection work simplification orientation physical
agent modalities low vision falls risk management medication
management health and wellness community integration and
reintegration Case Management skills in the home and community
space Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices,
and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices including
orthotics and prosthetics. Selects appropriate activities suited to
the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level
and interest. Instructs patients in the skills and techniques
required for participation in functional activities and evaluates
patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to
rehabilitative potential. Performs routine reexamination as
needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment. Performs
other related dues as required. Requirements Must have a valid
Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof
of license eligibility. Must have a valid driver’s license or
reliable, independent transportation to and from the patient’s
residence.
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