Occupational Therapist — $20K Sign-On & Loan Repayment

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Educational Support

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and administer therapeutic interventions to help patients perform daily living and work activities.

This role requires 0-2 years of clinical experience, hospital or rehab setting preferred, and state-registered OT with BLS. Full-time daytime schedule with comprehensive benefits including a $20K sign-on bonus and up to $10K student loan repayment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred
• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered issued by the state regulatory board required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Northwest Healthcare in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and administer therapeutic interventions to help patients perform daily living and work activities.

This role requires 0-2 years of clinical experience, hospital or rehab setting preferred, and state-registered OT with BLS. Full-time daytime schedule with comprehensive benefits including a $20K sign-on bonus and up to $10K student loan repayment.