Occupational Therapy Traveler Multiple Shifts Available

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, administers, and oversees evidence-based occupational therapy services for individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. The role uses specialized skills to prevent dysfunction, restore function, or reverse the progression of pathology, helping patients improve movement and daily living skills. The Occupational Therapist develops and updates plans of care in collaboration with patients and families to support a return to the patient’s prior level of function. The position follows physician referral guidelines, applicable state and national standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies. It requires clear, tactful communication and strong customer service when working with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, coworkers, and other healthcare providers. This is an HonorHealth Internal Travel Program position with 13-week assignments and the potential for up to three extensions. The program offers medical, dental, vision, and PTO eligibility, shift and weekend differentials, and self-scheduling. Upon conversion to core staff, the employee is eligible for any HonorHealth sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-approved accredited university, required before starting employment.
Current license in good standing issued by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, required before starting employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-approved accredited university.
For the network float position, six months of recent experience preferred; alternatively, six months of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plans using skilled, evidence-based techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities as indicated.
Provide verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of occupational therapy techniques through continuing education, professional journals, and other sources, as well as knowledge of DNV and Medicare.
Evaluate patients according to the Department Operating Policy, use clinical reasoning to synthesize evaluation data and identify treatment diagnoses, and establish comprehensive treatment plans with measurable functional goals and defined discharge plans.
Evaluate patients’ responses to treatment on an ongoing basis and document services in accordance with requirements.
Maintain accurate, current medical-record documentation, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, updated treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily patient charges.
Complete billing and billing sheets according to departmental procedures and timelines, and use resources effectively and efficiently.
Consult with physicians to clarify treatment plans and discuss patient status when indicated; consult appropriate medical personnel regarding patient needs, status, and discharge plans.
Provide timely feedback to case managers and other personnel regarding discharge needs, recommended level of care, and equipment needs as appropriate.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds as indicated and communicate information and concerns to support optimal treatment outcomes and collaborative staff relationships.
Delegate appropriate patients to occupational therapist assistants, supervise care delivered by assistants and assistive personnel, and provide updated treatment plans and instructions.
Serve as a therapy resource for assistive personnel and staff from other departments.
Help identify departmental needs and process improvements; support recruitment and retention through positive role-modeling and peer relationships.
Participate in departmental and interdepartmental meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and student preceptor and/or mentor programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.