Outpatient Occupational Therapist - PRN - Float Pool
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist evaluates, administers, and oversees evidence-based occupational therapy services for individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. The role uses specialized skills to prevent dysfunction, restore function, or reverse the progression of pathology, with the goal of improving movement and daily living skills. The therapist develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with patients and families to support a return to the patient’s prior level of function. The role follows physician referral guidelines, applicable state and national standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies and procedures, while communicating effectively with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, coworkers, and other healthcare providers. This is a PRN outpatient float-pool position supporting inter-campus floating at various locations in the Phoenix area. The position is open to pelvic floor and other specialties and requires availability for 12 shifts per quarter. The listed schedule is day shift, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-approved accredited university, required before starting employment.
- Current Occupational Therapist license in good standing issued by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, required before starting employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Availability to work 12 shifts per quarter.
- Six months of experience is listed as preferred for a network float position; the posting also lists six months of experience as preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-approved accredited university.
- Six months of recent experience for a network float position.
- Six months of experience.
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized treatment plans using skilled, evidence-based techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities as indicated.
- Provide verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed.
- Maintain current knowledge of occupational therapy techniques and applicable DNV and Medicare requirements through continuing education and professional resources.
- Evaluate patients according to department operating policy; synthesize evaluation data and identify treatment diagnoses using sound clinical reasoning.
- Establish comprehensive treatment plans with measurable, attainable, functional short- and long-term goals and a defined discharge plan.
- Evaluate patient responses to treatment on an ongoing basis and document the effective and appropriate provision of services.
- Maintain accurate and current patient medical records, including evaluations, treatment notes, updated plans of care, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily patient charges.
- Complete billing documentation according to department procedures and within established timeframes.
- Use resources effectively and efficiently in support of financial stewardship.
- Consult with interdisciplinary team members and appropriate medical personnel about treatment plans, patient status, needs, and discharge plans.
- Provide timely feedback to case managers and other key personnel about discharge needs, recommended level of care, and equipment needs as appropriate.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds as indicated and communicate information and concerns to support optimal treatment outcomes.
- Promote collaborative staff relationships through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Delegate appropriate patients to occupational therapist assistants, supervise care provided by assistants and assistive personnel, and provide them with updated treatment plans and instructions.
- Serve as a therapy resource for assistive personnel and staff in other departments.
- Help identify departmental needs and process improvements.
- Support recruitment and retention through positive role modeling and fostering peer relationships.
- Participate in departmental and interdepartmental meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and student preceptor and/or mentor programs.
