Job description

Occupational Therapist - Desert Terrace

Desert Terrace
Phoenix Arizona
Full Time

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – FULL TIME – PHOENIX, AZ

Desert Terrace in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a full time OT to join our amazing in-house therapy team. We are a very busy 108-bed skilled nursing facility in the heart of Phoenix, AZ, located at the corner of Thomas and 25th Street.

• In house therapy – job stability, growing company
• Wide variety of programs for neuro and orthopedic rehab, Parkinson’s, dementia, residual limb therapy, contracture management, wound healing and pain management, to name a few
• Clinical mentorship – job shadowing
• Leadership development
• Clinical and Program development
• Work life balance- flex schedule –competitive benefits
• Strong infection control to prevent COVID and keep staff/residents safe

Visit BuildingTherapyLeaders.comand find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term care.

• Every facility has an in-house therapy team – no contract therapy company. All department teams work for the facility and share the same goals
• Each facility is independently operated with local leadership and no corporate red tape
• Decisions made at the facility for the facility staff and community needs
• Core Values (CAPLICO): Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, Ownership. These values are the core of who we are as an organization and shared among all affiliated facilities

Duties:

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.

Qualifications:
Licensed Occupational Therapist
This position is open to OTs at all experience levels.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $49.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Neurology
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Role characteristics:

• Adults
• Older adults

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85008: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License or eligible for License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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