Occupational Therapist-Tucson-AZ-Pay Negotiable

Talented Medicals Solution; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medicals Solution in Tucson, AZ invites a compassionate Occupational Therapist to evaluate and develop individualized treatment plans aimed at restoring functional independence and quality of life. You will provide evidence-based interventions across care settings, educate patients and caregivers, and maintain compliant clinical documentation.

Requirements include an OT degree from an accredited program, an active OT license in the state, and BLS if required.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate).
• Current OT license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification if required by the facility.
• Previous OT experience preferred.
• Experience in outpatient, inpatient, acute care, rehabilitation, SNF, home health, pediatrics, geriatrics, or school-based therapy may be preferred.
• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, geriatric, or medically complex patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, sensory, developmental and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, patient goals and clinical findings.
• Implement evidence-based OT interventions to improve ADLs, IADLs, mobility, upper extremity function, coordination, cognition and sensory integration.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercises, adaptive equipment and discharge recommendations.
• Recommend, fabricate or train patients in adaptive equipment, splints, braces and assistive devices as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress, reassess functional status, modify plans as needed and document outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, PTs, SLPs, nursing, case managers, educators and other team members to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and comply with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Participate in discharge planning, patient education, quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Supervise COTAs, rehab aides, students or support personnel when applicable and per state regulations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans that help patients regain or improve functional independence and quality of life. The Occupational Therapist provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions for patients across various care settings, collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, educates patients and caregivers, and maintains accurate clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with professional standards and facility policies.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

Licensure/Certification

Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, if required by the facility.

Experience

Previous Occupational Therapy experience preferred.

Experience in one or more settings including outpatient, inpatient, acute care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, home health, pediatrics, geriatrics, or school-based therapy may be preferred depending on the assignment.

Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, geriatric, or medically complex patients is preferred for applicable positions.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, sensory, developmental, and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, patient goals, and clinical findings.
• Implement evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), mobility, upper extremity function, coordination, cognition, sensory integration, and functional independence.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety techniques, and discharge recommendations.
• Recommend, fabricate, or train patients in the use of adaptive equipment, splints, braces, and assistive devices as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress, reassess functional status, modify treatment plans as needed, and document outcomes accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, speech therapists, nursing staff, case managers, educators, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Follow all facility policies, infection prevention guidelines, patient safety standards, HIPAA regulations, and professional practice standards.
• Participate in discharge planning, patient education, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), rehabilitation aides, students, or support personnel when applicable and in accordance with state regulations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.