Occupational Therapist - PRN

Vista Specialty Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Vista Specialty Hospital in Tucson, AZ is seeking an OT to join our Rehabilitation therapy team. The Occupational Therapist will assess referred patients 18+ and provide direct patient care to evaluate functioning in activities of daily living, and to build a treatment program tailored to each patient, with goals defined by capacity and tolerance under physician direction.

The role includes educating patients and families in appropriate occupational therapy methods, with a focus on enabling

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited school Occupational Therapy program.
• Assesses referred patients aged 18+ for occupational therapy needs in inpatient rehabilitation.
• Educates patients and families on occupational therapy methods.

Responsibilities

• Assess daily living activities and independence potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
• Provide direct patient care and educate patients and families.

Skills

ADL assessment

Patient education

Direct patient care

Communication

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

Job Location: Tucson, AZ 85710

Position Type: PRN

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Shift: Days

Job Category: Ancillary / Other

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Vista Specialty Hospital

Occupational Therapist Job Summary:

In this key role on our Rehabilitation therapy team, an Occupational Therapist assesses referred patients, ranging in age from 18 years to older who are in need of innovative and highly skilled occupational therapy treatments in Inpatient Rehabilitation hospital/units. Responsible to provide direct patient care to assess functioning in activities of everyday living and are essential for independent living. To establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of a Physician. Educates patients and families in appropriate occupational therapy methods.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited school Occupational Therapy program

Licenses/Certification

• Must maintain current Provider BLS/CPR certification throughout employment

Experience

• At least 6 months experience directly related to duties and responsibilities

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