Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation•Chandler, AZ

9h•$60 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring the delivery of outstanding occupational therapy service including evidence-based patient care and patient engagement on an individual level and departmentally.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy
Current occupational therapy license in the state in which they practice
Current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care which is age specific/appropriate for patients served
Basic computer knowledge
Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients/families, and other health care professionals
Experience working with adults with acquired brain/spine injury and neuro degenerative conditions.

Responsibilities

Performs clinic care and occupational therapist duties in accordance with the needs of the clinic and patients.
Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, cognitive, neurologic, psychosocial, and functional needs of ANR’s patient population.
Establishes occupational therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, physician orders, and patient’s goals for therapy.
Competently performs appropriate occupational therapy techniques and procedures.
Provides for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with other health care professionals.
Makes recommendations for needed patient care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate.
Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within established time frames.
Submits all patient billing at the end of each day.
Instructs patients/family members in home programs.
Demonstrates effective time management.
Complies with quality improvement standards.