Occupational Therapist (OT) – Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN/Per Diem

This position is located at Northwest Transitions, as a department of Oro Valley Hospital, we offer inpatient rehabilitative care in a supportive, caring environment. We focus on emphasizing ability, rather than disability, and help patients regain the confidence they need for recovery.

Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation is conveniently located on the Northwest Medical Center campus at the corner of Orange Grove Road and La Cholla Blvd.

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs

• My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement

• My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance

• Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!

• Benefit eligible employees may qualify for up to $10,000 in Student Loan Repayment!

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Schedule: PRN; may cover weekdays, weekends and holidays. Minimum PRN requirements are: 2 weekend shifts a month (2 days), work 1 winter holiday or days surrounding (Thanksgiving or Christmas), 1 summer holiday or days surrounding (Memorial Day, Labor day, 4th of July)

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required

• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered issued by the state regulatory board required

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly.

• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.

• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.

• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.

• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.

• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.

• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

INDRESPTHER

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.