OT - Occupational Therapist

Origin Travel Nurses; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vis

401k retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week contract in Tucson, AZ. The role involves planning, directing, and supervising OT treatment in compliance with applicable standards, with day shifts on a 5x8 format.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, interdisciplinary discharge planning, documentation, and supervision of OT and OT/COTA students. Benefits and support are offered, including clinical backing and travel-related perks.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid, current State license.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's level of functioning upon physician orders and plan appropriate treatment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team processes and discharge planning for each patient.
• Complete documentation according to Department policy and procedures.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and OT/COTA students.
• Collaborate with team members to provide optimal patient care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality while instilling confidence in team members, patients, and families.
• Demonstrate safe techniques regarding patients and equipment.
• Budget time and set priorities effectively.

Skills

BLS certification

2+ years OT experience

Education

Active AZ OT license

Job description

The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes, develops, administers, directs, and supervises OT treatment in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's level of functioning upon physician orders and plan appropriate treatment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team processes and discharge planning for each patient.
• Complete documentation according to Department policy and procedures.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and OT/COTA students.
• Collaborate with team members to provide optimal patient care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality while instilling confidence in team members, patients, and families.
• Demonstrate safe techniques regarding patients and equipment.
• Budget time and set priorities effectively.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must hold a valid, current State license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in occupational therapy is required.

Schedule

This position is scheduled for Day shifts with a 5x8.0 format.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for "Name, Not a Number" and "Recruiters' Personalities" on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

City

Tucson

State

AZ

85704