Occupational Therapist

Banner Health Corporate; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Care Rehabilitation team at Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, AZ. The role covers multiple units including Med-Surg, Oncology, ICU, ED, and Observation, with a focus on evidence-based, high-quality care.

The position involves a 4x10 hour shift pattern, weekend/holiday coverage, and full-time status. The team emphasizes safety, collaboration, and patient-centric outcomes while supporting professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the governing board.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient's functional abilities and limitations; establish a plan of care and goals.
• Implement individualized treatment plans and educate patients and families.
• Document according to department standards and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate results and progress to physicians, nurses and the care team.
• Demonstrate adaptability in caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts.
• Supervise and direct personnel; participate in training and orientation.

Education

OT degree

Job description

Primary City/State: Gilbert, Arizona Department Name: Thrpy-Acute-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care

As the Occupational Therapist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Acute Care, Rehab team! You will work in all areas of the hospital including Med-Surg, Oncology, Stem-cell, ICU, PCU, ED and Observation. You will be an active and engaged change agent; dedicated to the needs of our patients and families. Steadfast to safe, kind, effective, efficient, evidenced-based and high quality clinical care, outcome focused and solution oriented. You will be supported by a collaborative team and supportive leadership, with many years of expertise in the acute care field of Occupational Therapy.

The shift 4 10 hour shifts per week, and weekend and holiday coverage is required. Oncology and acute care hospital experience is preferred. The shift is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Regular full-time 40 hours per week.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible.

Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a 46-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our WIS and NICU services support an average of 4,000 deliveries per year. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve.

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world‑class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including designation as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 70 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two‑way audio‑video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goal. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
3. Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.
4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, co‑workers and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
6. Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Direction and delegation of the COTA, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
7. Department operational activities. Participates in department/facility process improvements. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
8. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the healthcare of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, requires or clarify information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board.
• Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license from the State of practice.
• Current license from state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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