Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,841 to $1,952 per week in Silver Spring, MD
Company: Bluebix Health Inc
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: March 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Occupational Therapist Location: Silver Spring, 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. 1. As
necessary or applicable, supervision of Occupational Therapy
Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in
accordance with state licensure requirements and professional
standards. 2. Responsible for adherence to department and patient
treatment schedule, mainly clinical and billing documentation
requirements as well as work related meetings. 3. Attends and
contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related
meetings. 4. Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in
order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient. 5.
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.
6. Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of
individual patient. 7. Promotes a safe environment and enforces the
elimination of fire and safety hazards. 8. Orders supplies and
equipment as necessary. 9. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and
reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary. 10. 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. 11.
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 12. Designs, fabricates, fits and/or
applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of
adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics. 13. Selects
appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and
mental capacity, intelligence level and interest. 14. 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. 15. Performs
routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of
treatment. 16. 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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