Occupational Therapist OT

The Center at Arrowhead; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center at Arrowhead is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct rehab care. You will perform evaluations, create care plans, and set goals with the care team to help patients regain function. The role requires collaboration with OTA staff and ongoing communication with patients and families.

Applicants must hold an OT license, CPR/BLS certification, and a fingerprint card. The position is full-time and on-site in Glendale, AZ.

Qualifications

• Must perform OT evaluations and develop care plans with goals.
• Collaborate with OTA and health team to implement treatment.
• Maintain dependable attendance and safety standards.
• Lift 35 pounds and safely transfer patients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Occupational Therapy evaluations and establish patient goals.
• Develop and update individualized care plans in coordination with the team.
• Communicate progress, barriers and plans with supervisor and family.
• Complete daily therapy notes and labor hours accurately.
• Ensure safe patient handling and body mechanics during tasks.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Customer service

Positive attitude

Education

OT License

CPR/BLS Certification

Fingerprint clearance

Job description

About Us:The Center at Arrowhead is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patients transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.About Us:The Center at Arrowhead is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patients transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.Purpose of Job PositionThe Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in occupation therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicate laws, regulations and policies.Job FunctionEvery effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMust be able to perform Occupational Therapy Evaluations, complete care plans, establish goals, and communicate frequently with OTA’s who will assist in implementing the aboveWork closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goalsVerify patient information and confirm purpose of treatmentMonitor each movement to ensure the patient is performing them properly to avoid new/further injuriesEffectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plansChart appropriately and daily, to include therapy notes, treatment times and labor hoursAssist patients in recovery and improving skills needed for daily functionalitiesMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionsMust utilize good body mechanics at all timesMust be able to make safe, independent decisions when circumstances ariseMust be knowledgeable of occupational therapy policies and procedures as well as the laws and regulationsMust utilize good body mechanics at all timesUnderstand and comply with company policiesMust be able to assist in the evacuation of patientsMust demonstrate dependability and regular attendanceMust have excellent customer service, clinical skill, and communication and positive attitudeBe able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, safely transfer patients, and participate in staff training related to safe patient handlingMust demonstrate dependability and regular attendanceMust be able to work effectively and productivelyEducation and Certification RequirementCurrent OT LicenseCPR/BLS CertificationActive Fingerprint card