Occupational Therapist $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Northwest Healthcare; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Relocation Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

Health Coverage

401(k) Matching

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare in the United States is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop individual plans, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.

The role includes mentorship for staff and students, thorough documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards. Sign-on bonus and loan support accompany a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and documents findings
• Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals
• Provides safe therapy interventions and patient education
• Regularly reassesses progress and updates plans
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team to improve outcomes
• Assists with mentoring and orientation of staff and students
• Ensures accurate billing documentation for services
• Maintains a clean, safe clinical environment

Education

OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered

BCLS

Tools

Documentation

Job description

Occupational Therapist

$20K Sign On Bonus, Up to $10K Student Loan Support & Up to $5K Relocation Reimbursement

Position Type: Full Time Days

Benefits

• $20K Sign On Bonus
• Up to $5K Relocation Reimbursement
• Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered issued by the state regulatory board required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required