Occupational Therapist

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

11d•$5,000•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join the Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix (BUMCP) team. BUMCP is a nationally recognized academic medical center known for coordinated clinical care, expanded research, and training future medical professionals. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, large volume, nationally recognized level 1 trauma center, level 3 NICU, and liver/heart transplant unit, among other modalities. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with weekday shifts and weekend coverage requirements. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to support employee health and financial security.

Requirements

Must have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board.
Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license from the State of practice.
Current license from state of practice.
BLS certification required.
Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job.
Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions.
Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.
Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations, determines if intervention is needed, and establishes a plan of care and treatment goals.
Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department, identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors, and establishes functional, measurable, patient-related treatment goals.
Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals and initiates discharge planning.
Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs.
Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner and assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment, modifying the plan of care as indicated.
Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision-making process.
Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies, ensuring legibility and completion within established time frames.
Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan, and reassesses treatment goals according to department policies.
Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow-through of care, including evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, co-workers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Communicates in a clear and timely manner and accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem-solving to ensure optimal patient outcome.
Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
Exhibits adaptability in assignments related to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts, and takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas.
Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel (COTA, Therapy Technician, student) in compliance with department policies and regulatory agencies.
Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel and assures competency of personnel prior to delegation of tasks.
Participates in department/facility process improvements and meets productivity standards set by the department.
Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts concerning patient healthcare.
Interacts with physician offices to report, require, or clarify information.