Occupational Therapist - FT / Sign-on bonus $5k

Community Health Systems • Bullhead City, AZ

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance children’s and adults’ ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. The role establishes patient-centered treatment goals, regularly reassesses progress, and maintains thorough clinical and billing documentation. The position is full-time and day shift.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Registered Occupational Therapist license in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
• Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
• Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, and document findings accurately and thoroughly.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and effective interventions, documenting plans so they can be carried out by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
• Provide safe and effective treatment, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, and document each session.
• Reassess patient progress regularly, update treatment plans as needed, and communicate changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.
• Adapt treatment techniques and interventions to the age-specific and condition-specific needs of diverse patient populations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment and ensure proper use and maintenance of therapeutic equipment.
• Mentor and orient new staff members and occupational therapy students.
• Complete accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Student loan repayment up to $10,000.
• Competitive pay.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance: $10,000 for out-of-state hires or $5,000 for in-state hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed