Looking for a change? Interested in working for a company that gets a Google Review Score of 4.9 out of 5? American Medical Staffing is partnering with an Inpatient Psychiatric hospital to provide an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an ongoing assignment. Ideally, the Occupational Therapist (OT) would work full-time, but we will consider part-time. Full benefits starting day 1 are available including medical, dental, vision and 401k with company match.

Location: Fulton, MO

Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital

Hours: Full-time/Part-time

Length: Ongoing

Compensation: $40-$45.00 per hour

Duties:

The contractor shall provide Occupational Therapy (OT) Services in accordance with the provisions and requirements stated herein.

The contractor shall assess mitigating chocking risks including but not limited to the following:

• Assess feeding skills to determine the needs of adaptive equipment (weighted utensils, cups, built up handles, plate guards, etc.)
• Assess seating/positioning to determine if changes need to be made (sitting upright, feet flat on floor)
• Observe mealtime environment for any needed changes (quieter environment to limit distractions)
• Evaluate/treat any motor abilities that may affect feeding (coordination, crossing midline, postural control) and other interventions as needed.

The OT shall assess fall risk mitigation and adaptive equipment including but not limited to the following:

• Assess balance/functional mobility to determine needs for mobility equipment
• Complete purchase requisitions for equipment as needed or notify FSH of equipment needed
• Provide client/caregiver education on appropriate use and safety with adaptive equipment
• Other interventions as needed

The OT shall provide additional OT assessments and interventions as requested.

Benefits of working with AMS as a Contract / Travel Occupational Therapist include:

• Competitive and negotiable wages: local and travel packages available
• $500/$500 Win/Win referral program
• Day one benefits including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits
• 401k plans - eligible after 90 days of employment
• Parking and compliance / credential / CEU / licensure / travel reimbursements available
• Weekly compensation with direct deposit available

Specific details regarding compensation are available upon request.

What we're about at AMS:

• At American Medical Staffing, our goal is to CREATE an extraordinary experience for our health care professionals.
• Our roots are clinician owned and operated so we know what clinicians want - lots of options, a smooth and informed placement process, competitive and accurate pay, great customer service and responsiveness to requests, and advocacy when there is an issue.
• When AMS was founded in 2001, we started our company with a mission to be a better agency than our competitors.
• We have always put a heavy emphasis into what is best for our employees, not necessarily just our clients or our company. You are not an expense as you may be to a hospital, a clinic, or a school; you are an asset.
• We take employee advocacy seriously; you are not just a number to us. The end result is that you don`t work for us; we work for you.
• Check out our industry leading reviews on Google, Glassdoor and Indeed to see how much our clinicians enjoy working with us!

Apply online now or for immediate consideration!

American Medical Staffing (AMS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

· OT license in Missouri

· Previous psych experience preferred but not required

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