Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehab

Up to $5,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility

Position Summary

Organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to resort, reinforce and enhance performance. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation. Provides quality occupational therapy services according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

Responsibilities 

• Assess patient needs for occupational therapy in a timely fashion; completes initial evaluation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department. Documents patient care efficiently and effectively.. 
• Develops and maintains long and short-term treatment goals that are functional and measurable for each patient. Re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as warranted.
• Integrates information, prioritizes needs, involves patient/family in planning process. Provides education to patients, caregivers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the patient's status recommendations.
• Utilizes the most appropriate form of treatment provided with the highest level of care.
• Maintains and upgrades skills in the field by retaining membership in relevant professional organizations, attending educational workshops/conferences, self-study, inservices etc.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Special Skills: 
  • Excellent customer service skills. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, families and physicians.
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited Program in Occupational Therapy.
  • Licensure/Certification: Licensure and Registration in Arizona. CPR Certification.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Experience: One year.