What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - EntireCare Northern Arizona Healthcare position at Northern Arizona Health?
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
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We are hiring for both inpatient and outpatient Occupational Therapists at our Camp Verde and Cottonwood locations!
Located in the heart of the Verde Valley, an area surrounded by beauty and made for those who love the outdoors year-round, sits Verde Valley Medical Center and our Camp Verde outpatient clinic. Verde Valley Medical Center is rural hospital of 87 beds that allows for the feel of a small community with the opportunity to challenge and grow your skills like that of a larger hospital both in our inpatient and outpatient roles.
Verde Valley's central location, along with its temperate year-around climate, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, and bucolic setting on the banks of the Verde River, make it one of Arizona’s premier tourist destinations.
Less than an hour from Phoenix, Flagstaff, Prescott, and Payson, Camp Verde and the surrounding Verde Valley offer numerous venues for visitors and residents interested in history and cultural heritage, boating, hiking, biking, or just taking in the landscape.
Our therapists are part of a multi-disciplinary team who collaborate to provide the best care to our patients, every time. Our therapists are a piece of a greater organization that covers the health care needs of Norther Arizona from Cottonwood through Sedona to Flagstaff. This opportunity allows for our therapists to treat a vast range of diagnosis across different cultures and backgrounds.
Our ideal candidate possesses a passion for patient care, is internally motivated and ready to invest in their career as an acute care therapist in a rural community. Therapist that have a desire to continue to challenge themselves, be part of a multidisciplinary team and poses an innovative-driven mindset will thrive in our environment.
EntireCare is currently looking for motivated therapist that would like to be a part of a growing business that is on the cutting edge of technology. At EntireCare, you will be guaranteed 1 on 1 treatment time with all patients and in most locations will have a technician to assist with any duties the therapist deems necessary. This will allow you to practice at the top of your license providing collaboration with all physicians, physician assistants and therapist across all disciplines while providing the excellent patient care you have always dreamed of.
The practice of Occupational Therapy shall include assessment, treatment, planning, implementing, education, communication and demonstration of leadership to address the needs of patients and their families as well as to foster a positive working relationship among professionals and ancillary staff. This person may be caring for infants, children, adolescents and / or senior patients and will have the knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of these populations. The Occupational Therapist will practice within defined standards of care and direct the practice of support staff in order to achieve the patient's functional goals. S / he is expected to communicate effectively with other professional and support staff in order to promote a positive, problem-solving environment.
Responsibilities
Care Management
- Provides appropriate supervision to supportive personnel (OTA's, techs, students) while assuming responsibility for care of patient.
- Attends and actively participates in patient team conferences and family conferences.
- Determines needs for follow up outpatient therapy and makes post-discharge recommendations.
Documentation
Education
Patient Care
Compliance / Safety
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree- Required
Master's degree- Preferred
Certification & Licensures
Current license in the state of Arizona- Required
BLS (American Heart Association) - Required upon date of hire.
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Experience
Clinical documentation experience- Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
