Occupational Therapist Per Diem Tucson

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Core Functions

• Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations.
• Determines if intervention is needed.
• Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals.
• Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goal.
• Initiates discharge planning.
• Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
• Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs.
• Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner.
• Affects ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated.
• Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process.
• Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
• Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
• Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, co-workers and the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates in a clear and timely manner.
• Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
• Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts.
• Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care.
• Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel.
• Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
• Department operational activities.
• Mets productivity standards set by the department.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board.
  • Current Occupational Therapy license from the State of practice.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintains the card for the duration of employment.
  • Ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.
  • Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

    Benefits

    Competitive wages
    Paid orientation
    Flexible Schedules (select positions)
    Weekly pay
    403(b) Pre-tax retirement
    Employee Assistance Program
    Employee wellness program
    Discount Entertainment tickets
    Restaurant/Shopping discounts
    Auto Purchase Plan

    Pay

    N/A

    Schedule

    M W F 8:00AM - 5:00PM