Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Arizona is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist for a full-time position lasting 13 weeks or longer. The therapist will provide differential diagnoses, create and implement therapy programs for patients with functional disorders, and work closely with healthcare teams. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and be licensed in California. This role involves direct patient interaction and requires strong documentation skills, alongside coordination with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related field plus 5 years of experience.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related field with no experience.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and carries out treatment programs to meet patients' ADL needs.
• Maintains rapport with nursing and administrative personnel.
• Submits logs and billing information on time.
• Reports issues to the supervisor immediately.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Therapy program planning

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Fulltime Occupational Therapist – 13 weeks or longer

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Provides differential diagnosis for patients with functional disorders, writes reports to contracted facilities and patients’ physicians, plans, organizes, and conducts therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to rehabilitate those impaired by illness, injury, or psychological or developmental problems. Assists the patient, family, and restorative personnel to obtain information for recovery. Interacts regularly with the rehabilitation team and nursing staff on treatment plans, progress, and prognosis. Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares detailed reports. Assures all required documentation is completed and appropriately placed in a timely manner.

• Establishes and carries out treatment programs based on diagnostic information to meet patients’ ADL needs.
• Maintains good rapport with nursing and administrative personnel across facilities.
• Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.
• Reports any problem areas within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Complies with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure/Certification: Must have a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related field plus 5 years of experience. Alternatively, a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related field with no experience and licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.

951-251-0997

Additional Information

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