Inpatient NICU Occupational Therapist - PRN - Float Pool

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide inpatient therapy services across Phoenix-area centers. The role emphasizes evaluation and treatment of patients with physical disabilities, using evidence-based practices to restore function and daily living skills.

The position requires NICU experience and flexibility to work at least three medical centers, with a day shift and rotating holidays/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Evaluates patients per Department Operating Policy.
• Maintains documentation in patient records including evaluations, treatment notes, and discharge summaries.

Responsibilities

• Implements individualized, evidence-based OT treatment plans.
• Provides patient/family education and instructions.
• Maintains current knowledge of OT techniques and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to discuss patient status and discharge plans.
• Supervises therapy assistants and delegates appropriate tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Primary City/State: Various Locations - Phoenix, AZ

Category: Therapy and Rehabilitation

Shift: Day

Department: Network PT/OT Therapy Float Pool

PRN, Day Shift, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm + Rotating Holidays and Weekends

Inpatient Float Pool Position, NICU Experience Required

Must Be Willing to Work at 3 Medical Centers Minimum

The Network Float Pool is a division of HonorHealth and supports the Inter-Campus Floating.

HonorHealth hospitals are:

• HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center
• HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
• HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
• HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center
• HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center
• HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center
• HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center
• HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center
• HonorHealth Florence Medical Center

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At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST is responsible for the evaluation, administration, and oversight of evidence-based occupational therapy services provided to individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. They use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance quality of movement and daily living skills for individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. They develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family to assist in returning to their prior level of function. They act in accordance with physician referral guidelines, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. They embody strong customer service skills and communicate in a concise, tactful manner with physicians, co-workers, caregivers, family members, patients, and other healthcare providers.

Essential Functions

Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled, evidence-based therapy techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities as indicated. Provides verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed. Maintains a current knowledge of occupational therapy techniques, through continuing education courses, professional journals, etc., as well as DNV and Medicare.

Evaluates patients per the Department Operating Policy. Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnosis. Establishes an appropriate, comprehensive plan of treatment with measurable, obtainable and functional long and short term goals and a defined discharge plan. Performs ongoing evaluation of patient's response to treatment to assure effective and appropriate provision of services as demonstrated through documentation requirements.

Maintains accurate and current documentation in the patient's medical record as required by the profession and the department, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, updated individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries, and daily patient charges. Completes billing and billing sheets according to department billing procedures and within established timeframes. Assumes responsibility for role in achieving/maintaining financial stewardship by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently.

Confers with the interdisciplinary team to clarify treatment plan and discuss patient status when indicated. Consults with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient's needs, status, and discharge plans. Provides timely, proactive feedback to case managers and other key personnel regarding discharge needs, including recommended discharge level of care and equipment needs as appropriate. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds as indicated. Communicates information and addresses concerns to achieve optimal treatment outcomes as demonstrated through feedback and documentation. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative staff relationships. Delegates appropriate patients to occupational therapist assistants; supervises care delivered by the therapist assistants and assistive personnel, and provides updated plan of treatment and instruction to the same. Acts as a resource for therapy-related issues to therapy assistive personnel and staff from other departments.

Assists in the identification of department needs and pro