Inpatient Occupational Therapist - PRN - Float Pool

70 HonorHealth Support Services; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Network Float Pool across multiple AZ campuses. The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to restore function and daily living activities for patients with physical disabilities.

Responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, documenting progress, and coordinating discharge needs with case managers in a fast-paced hospital system.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-approved program before starting employment.
• Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-approved program before starting employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Arizona OT license in good standing prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Implements individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapy techniques.
• Provides verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers and family.
• Maintains accurate and current documentation in medical records and billing.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to discuss discharge needs and plans.
• Supervises therapy assistants and delegates appropriate patient care.
• Participates in rounds, staff meetings, and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Evidence-based therapy

Therapy techniques

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Overview

Primary City/State: Network Operations Center Category: Therapy and Rehabilitation Shift: PRN, Day Shift, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm + Rotating Holidays and Weekends 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

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

Experience

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

Preferred 6 months experience

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

About HonorHealth

We’re all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most - caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.