Senior Occupational Therapist & Team Supervisor

PACS Group; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is hiring an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the physician. You will supervise COTA and aides, participate in care conferences, and ensure proper documentation in accordance with state law and payer requirements.

The role includes discharge planning, caregiver training, and recommending durable medical equipment to support patient mobility.

Qualifications

• Education and experience aligned with Occupational Therapy state licensure.
• Strong reading and comprehension of policy manuals and procedures.
• Ability to present information clearly to managers, coworkers and families.
• Numerical reasoning for measurements, progress tracking and documentation.
• Ability to work with patients, families and health team members with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral and document any delays with justification.
• Develop and obtain approval for treatment plans from referring physician.
• Supervise COTA, aides and students in delivery of direct patient care.
• Participate in care conferences and utilization reviews as needed.
• Record progress notes, treatment changes and discharge plans per policy.
• Instruct families and nursing staff on maintenance and caregiver training for discharge.
• Recommend durable medical equipment to support patient mobility.
• Maintain equipment and report issues to ensure safe operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading/comprehension

Reasoning ability

Mathematical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

OT license in state

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS Group is hiring an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients within 24 hours of referral and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the physician. You will supervise COTA and aides, participate in care conferences, and ensure proper documentation in accordance with state law and payer requirements.

The role includes discharge planning, caregiver training, and recommending durable medical equipment to support patient mobility.