Occupational Therapist (60315)

Circle the City; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle the City in Mesa, AZ is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to evaluate referred patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and document care in the Electronic Health Record. The OT will supervise Assistants as required by Arizona law.

Responsibilities include delivering treatment, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring discharge summaries when goals are met, all within a day shift.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensed or eligible to practice OT in Arizona (as applicable).
• Experience with supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants per state law (as required).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat each referred patient to determine goals and improve functional abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluations to improve daily activities.
• Document visits and progress in the EHR.
• Supervise or provide oversight of Occupational Therapy Assistants per state law.
• Attend rounds and contribute to care plans with the team.

Education

Graduate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Record)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: East Valley Medical Respite Center - Mesa, AZ 85205

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $81,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary

Job Shift: Day

Summary of Position:

Each patient that is referred to Occupational Therapy by a CTC physician will receive a complete evaluation by a registered Occupational Therapist. Each patient will then receive treatment according to an individualized treatment plan. All services are to be recorded in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the oversight and supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with the laws of the state of Arizona.

Essential Duties:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat each physician-referred patient through assessment of physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities to determine therapeutic goals and occupational performance.
• Design and document an individualized treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation to improve functional abilities and maintain participation in meaningful daily activities.
• Design and implement group treatment sessions to address such areas as social skills, household/financial management, coping skills, self-regulation, task organization.
• Document each visit in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Document progress made toward treatment goals.
• Complete a discharge summary when goals are attained or discharged according to the wishes of the patient.
• Attend weekly multidisciplinary rounds; participate in the discussion surrounding patients’ plan of care, goals, and continued therapy.
• Provide direct and/or indirect supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants as required by state law

Supervisory Responsibility:

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for developing a schedule to always ensure availability of a supervising Occupational Therapist when an Occupational Therapy Assistant is performing services. This supervision may be remote when allowed by law and the Occupational Therapy Assistant’s delineation of practice prerogatives.

Other responsibilities/accountabilities:

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed to meet program needs, at the discretion of the Medical Director.

Qualifications