Occupational Therapist

Aegis Healthcare; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) + Matching

Life, Accident & Disability Insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Aegis Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist for our Home Health & Hospice teams in Scottsdale, AZ. The ideal candidate will assess patients, select evidence-based therapy models, and help patients perform ADLs safely at home.

Responsibilities include teaching new task approaches, educating family/caregivers, and recommending adaptive equipment while documenting progress toward goals. We offer flexible schedules and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Current Licensed, registered or Certified in the state of practice (AZ).
• Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Address patient's performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality.
• Select appropriate occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL).
• Teach patient's new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components.
• Assess patient's home and other environments and advise on alterations.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short-term treatment goals.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

AOTA-approved two-year program

Licensed/Registered or Certified (AZ)

AZ Fingerprint Clearance/Card

Job description

At Aegis Healthcare we are expanding our Home Health & Hospice Teams and are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the role of Occupational Therapist who shares our desire to make healthcare better for everyone.

Why do people LOVE & Feel Supported at Aegis?

Our company culture is grounded in our core values of Character, Experience & Trust, which we live every day (you'll know when you meet us). We enrich the lives of those we serve, nurture and support our team's long-term career development, and focus on ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered.

COMPENSATION: $90k-$120k/Annual DOE for Full Time

STATUS: Full-Time / Part Time / PRN

SCHEDULE: Schedule Flexibility M-F 8am - 5pm

LOCATION: Scottsdale, AZ

Highlights of working for Aegis

• Support in your Role: Enjoy comprehensive onboarding and continuous training
• Schedule Flexibility: Build a schedule during the week around your life
• Career Longevity: Our average tenure is 5 years.
• Meaningful Work: We serve a vulnerable population.
• Growth opportunities: With 7 divisions there are paths for advancement.
• Employee Experience: Fun Perks, Rewards, and Recognition Programs!
• Great Benefits Package: A generous 22 days of PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + Matching, Life, accident and disability insurance options, and referral bonuses!

At Aegis Healthcare our approach to treating patients, our staff, and the community is rooted in our core values of Character, Experience & Trust. To ensure consistently seamless, high-quality care we have developed a continuum of services including Mobile Primary Care, Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice, Outpatient Therapy, DME, and Medical Transport. By integrating these services, we address the diverse needs of our patients and support our mission to: "Enrich Every Life We Encounter from our employees to our patients and those who love and care for them."

Job Summary

• Address patient's performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality
• Select appropriate occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL)
• Teach patient's new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess patient's home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short-term treatment goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Current Licensed, registered or Certified in the state of practice
• Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with different types of personalities
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement
• Effective verbal & written communication & time management skills
• Valid Driver's License (clean record) & reliable transportation.
• Proof of current auto insurance & registration
• Valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card (we can help)
• Current CPR Certification (we can help) & Negative TB Test (we can test)

Make a Difference with Aegis!

Aegis Celebrates Diversity

and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, underscored by a Zero Tolerance policy for discrimination. Aegis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicant without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All Aegis Healthcare employees must be able to pass a criminal background check.