Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Float Pool

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking an Inpatient Occupational Therapist for its Float Pool across multiple Phoenix-area campuses, with a full-time day shift and rotating holidays/weekends. You pick 3 or more locations.

You will evaluate and treat individuals with physical disabilities, develop care plans, document thoroughly, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and case managers to support discharge planning. Requirements include a Bachelor of OT, Arizona OT license, BLS, and 6 months float experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Occupational Therapy required.
• Master or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Arizona OT license in good standing required.
• 6 months float/INPATIENT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat individuals with physical disabilities using evidence-based OT techniques.
• Develop and update plan of care with measurable goals and discharge plan.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the patient record and billing sheets.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other team members.
• Supervise OT assistants and provide guidance as needed.
• Participate in rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Documentation

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

## Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Float PoolApply: In-Person: Various Locations – Phoenix, AZ: Deer Valley Medical Center: Four Peaks Medical Center: Osborn Medical Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR8365**Primary City/State:**Various Locations – Phoenix, AZ**Category:**Therapy and Rehabilitation**Shift:*** ## **Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available*** ## **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**## **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 SUMMARYThe 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 programsEDUCATION* 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 PreferredEXPERIENCE* Other Network float position: Six (6) months recent experience Preferred* 6 months experience PreferredLICENSE 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**