Occupational Therapist

Ernest Health, Inc.; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Ded Cumulative Medical

Flexible Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. seeks an Occupational Therapist in Flagstaff, AZ for a full-time role with part-time and per diem options. The position focuses on comprehensive inpatient rehab care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to help patients regain independence.

Candidate must be licensed OT with CPR; experience in rehabilitation settings is preferred. The role offers benefits through the Ernest Health network.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification required.
• One year of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
• Teaches patients to perform daily living activities and selects adaptive equipment as needed.
• Collaborates with the rehab team to deliver customized therapy programs.

Skills

OT licensure

CPR/BLS

Rehab hospital experience

Education

OT degree

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Flagstaff, Arizona

Part Time and Per Diem options available.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

We have a great full time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Arizona.

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, Arizona is a premier inpatient rehabilitation facility serving patients across the Northern Arizona region. We specialize in comprehensive rehab care for individuals recovering from strokes, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic surgeries, and other debilitating conditions.

Our experienced rehab team provides intensive, customized therapy programs – including physical and occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and specialized neurological rehabilitation – all focused on helping patients regain abilities and confidence.

Nestled in Flagstaff’s beautiful setting, our hospital offers a warm, healing environment with state-of-the-art equipment such as a therapy gym and even a therapeutic pool.

Accredited and part of a nationally acclaimed healthcare network, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that helps each patient reach their optimal recovery.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits: Full Time / Part Time

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation

Wellness & Work Life balance: Full Time / Part Time

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth: Full Time

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program
• Continuing education opportunities

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State Occupational Therapist License.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.