Prime Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Urbana, Illinois.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty:Occupational Therapist
Discipline:Therapy
Start Date:08/31/2026
Duration:13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:8 hours
Employment Type:Travel
ID: Shift: Day M-F 8:30-5:00NICU/PEDs EXP requiredInpatient opportunities @ ~500 bed Level 1 Trauma center• Description: Job Description: -The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. -Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Essential Functions: -Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. -Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.-Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. -Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.-Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.-Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.-Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.-Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services, if appropriate.-Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. -Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.-Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and patients' response to treatments.Department-Specific Job Functions: -Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. -Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance. -Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected. -Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards-Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary. -Provides supervision to COTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies. -Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team. Schedule Notes:M-F 8:30-5:00NICU/PEDs EXP requiredInpatient opportunities @ ~500 bed Level 1 Trauma center 20 bed inpatient rehab unit - 50% neuro (CVA, TBI, nTBI, SCI); LE amputation; multi-trauma; etc ~170 on acute OT caseloadSkills: Required Skills & Experience: -N/APreferred Skills & Experience: -N/A Required Skills: ( "PATIENT EVALUATION", "PATIENT TREATMENT", "PATIENT TRANSFER", "BODY MECHANICS", "CARE PLAN DESIGN") Additional Skills: ( "EXAMINATION METHODS", "SCREENING PROCEDURES", "SUPPORT PERSONNEL SUPERVISION", "INTERVENTION PLANNING", "STANDARDIZED OUTCOMES MEASURES", "FAMILY TRAINING", "COTA SUPERVISION", "REHABILITATION PROCESS COLLABORATION", "DISCHARGE PLANNING", "PATIENT EDUCATION", "CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS", "DOCUMENTATION")Education: Required Education: -Bachelor s degree in Occupational Therapy Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -Occupational Therapy (OT) license from Illinois -Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/AJob Category: Clinical-Allied Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:90
Prime Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied / Tech:OT - Occupational Therapist,08:00:00-16:00:00
About Prime StaffingAt Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty:Occupational Therapist
Discipline:Therapy
Start Date:08/31/2026
Duration:13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:8 hours
Employment Type:Travel
ID: Shift: Day M-F 8:30-5:00NICU/PEDs EXP requiredInpatient opportunities @ ~500 bed Level 1 Trauma center• Description: Job Description: -The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. -Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Essential Functions: -Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. -Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.-Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. -Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.-Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.-Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.-Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.-Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services, if appropriate.-Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. -Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.-Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and patients' response to treatments.Department-Specific Job Functions: -Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. -Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance. -Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected. -Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards-Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary. -Provides supervision to COTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies. -Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team. Schedule Notes:M-F 8:30-5:00NICU/PEDs EXP requiredInpatient opportunities @ ~500 bed Level 1 Trauma center 20 bed inpatient rehab unit - 50% neuro (CVA, TBI, nTBI, SCI); LE amputation; multi-trauma; etc ~170 on acute OT caseloadSkills: Required Skills & Experience: -N/APreferred Skills & Experience: -N/A Required Skills: ( "PATIENT EVALUATION", "PATIENT TREATMENT", "PATIENT TRANSFER", "BODY MECHANICS", "CARE PLAN DESIGN") Additional Skills: ( "EXAMINATION METHODS", "SCREENING PROCEDURES", "SUPPORT PERSONNEL SUPERVISION", "INTERVENTION PLANNING", "STANDARDIZED OUTCOMES MEASURES", "FAMILY TRAINING", "COTA SUPERVISION", "REHABILITATION PROCESS COLLABORATION", "DISCHARGE PLANNING", "PATIENT EDUCATION", "CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS", "DOCUMENTATION")Education: Required Education: -Bachelor s degree in Occupational Therapy Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -Occupational Therapy (OT) license from Illinois -Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/AJob Category: Clinical-Allied Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:90
Prime Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied / Tech:OT - Occupational Therapist,08:00:00-16:00:00
About Prime StaffingAt Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.