Occupational Therapist

Ernest Health•Phoenix, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Regional Rehabilitation Hospital (Phoenix, AZ) is a premier, 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serving patients across the Phoenix metro area. The hospital offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs designed to restore mobility, strength, and independence following serious medical events. Equipped with advanced therapy technology and supported by a multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists, the hospital delivers evidence-based, patient-centered care. Its central Phoenix location provides accessibility to a diverse population while contributing to the region’s rapidly expanding healthcare ecosystem. At Phoenix Regional Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization. We have a great full time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Arizona. As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them. Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Requirements

Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
Current State Occupational Therapist License.
Current CPR
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
Basic Life Support/CPR card required
Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.
These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling.
May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
Flexible and Health Saving account options available
Dental and Vision coverage
401K with employer matching
Life insurance
Short-and-long term disability
Competitive compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.
Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
Therapy Preceptor bonus program