Occupational Therapist

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 63,591 - 90,569; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence. This role involves assessing diverse patients, developing treatment plans, collaborating with teams, and providing thorough documentation. The ideal candidate should be flexible, organized, and a motivating team player. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees and progressive clinical experience. Join a recognized healthcare facility and be part of a mission dedicated to serving the community.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Must hold an Occupational Therapist License in AZ.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess diverse patients and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient assessments.
• Document and provide motivating care to patients.

Skills

Flexibility

Organization

Team collaboration

Motivating care

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Occupational Therapist License in AZ

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.

Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

• Meets or exceeds the productivity standard on an individual basis.
• Meets or exceeds the productivity standard at the department level.
• Completes documentation of treatment minutes and enters electronic charges accurately and timely.
• Participates in continuing education and develops advanced skills that enhance and align with department, clinical and business development.
• Participates on internal/external task force, committee or board appropriate to diagnostic program per manager approval.
• Completes general and specialty competencies appropriate to clinical area for patient care management (General, ICU, FIM, DBS, Lung Transplant, Behavior management, MBS, FEES, etc).

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and Internship or rotation in appropriate clinical setting, upon hire and
• Occupational Therapist: AZ, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Other Master's degree inappropriate clinical area, upon hire or
• Doctorate Of Science Doctorate degree in appropriate clinical area, upon hire and
• 2 years progressive experience in clinical area, performing patient clinical care

Where You'll Work

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S. News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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Pay Range

$55.9528 - $55.9528/hour