Occupational Therapist- IRF

Abrazo Health • Goodyear, AZ

23d

About The Position

Occupational Therapist Full Time Days Position Summary Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation. Responds to physician orders for occupational therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations. Develops, improves, or restores skills in activities of daily living, work, or productive activities. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed. Special Skills: Excellent customer service skills. Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, families and physicians. THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PER DIEM DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

Requirements

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Required: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Licensure and Registration in Arizona.
• CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Preferred: 2 years as a practicing OT in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.
• Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation.
• Responds to physician orders for occupational therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Develops, improves, or restores skills in activities of daily living, work, or productive activities.
• Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees