Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Float Pool

HonorHealth; Center (IN); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-on bonus

Resumo da oferta

The OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST at HonorHealth will evaluate and treat patients with physical disabilities, developing care plans to restore function and daily living skills. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and case managers to ensure timely, patient-centered care across multiple Phoenix-area locations.

Responsibilities include providing evidence-based therapy, documenting progress, and participating in rounds.

Qualificações

• Bachelors in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• OT License in good standing required before starting employment.

Responsabilidades

• Implements individualized OT treatment plans using evidence-based techniques.
• Evaluates patients and develops comprehensive plans with measurable goals and discharge plans.
• Maintains accurate documentation, billing, and communicates with care teams.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to discuss patient status and discharge needs.
• Supervises therapy assistants and supports department process improvements.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Primary City/State

Various Locations – Phoenix, AZ

Category

Therapy and Rehabilitation

Shift

• Full-Time Day Shift, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm + Rotating Holidays and Weekends
• Inpatient Float Pool Position – You Pick! 3 or more locations of your choice
• Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

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

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

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 process improvements. Contributes to the recruitment and retention of talented staff through positive role-modeling and fostering peer relationships. Participates in departmental and interdepartmental staff meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and student preceptor and/or mentor programs

Education

• Bachelors in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university approved by the AOTA, prior to starting employment Required
• Masters or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university approved by the AOTA, prior to starting employment Preferred

Experience

• Other Network float position: Six (6) months recent experience Preferred
• 6 months experience Preferred

License and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required
• Occupational Therapist (OTL) - License Current license issued by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners that is in good standing, prior to starting employment Required

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