Occupational Therapist - Phoenix, AZ - OTDS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location: Phoenix Metro Area, Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13–30 Weeks, depending on client needs
Shift: Day or Night Shift
Schedule: 36–40 hours per week, based on client requirements
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: No
Pay Rate: $25–$32 per hour, based on experience

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide therapeutic services that help individuals improve functional abilities, independence, and quality of life. The OT will develop individualized treatment plans, deliver appropriate interventions, monitor progress, and collaborate with patients, caregivers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an appropriately accredited program, as required for licensure.

• Active Arizona Occupational Therapist license or eligibility to obtain the required license before starting work.

• NBCOT certification or other applicable credentialing documentation, as required by the employer.

• Knowledge of occupational therapy assessments, treatment planning, rehabilitation techniques, and functional mobility support.

• Strong understanding of activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive equipment, and patient safety principles.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Commitment to patient-centered care, professional ethics, and confidentiality.

• Must meet applicable background check, credentialing, and pre-employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience in occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, sensory, and functional abilities to identify occupational therapy needs.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and patient-centered goals.

• Provide occupational therapy interventions to improve daily living skills, mobility, coordination, and functional independence.

• Assist patients in developing or regaining skills needed for activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, and feeding.

• Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices when appropriate.

• Implement therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, coordination, balance, and motor skills.

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment techniques, home exercise programs, and safety practices.

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans according to clinical outcomes and changing needs.

• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

• Maintain accurate patient records, treatment notes, assessment reports, and progress documentation.

• Support discharge planning and recommend appropriate follow-up care or community resources when applicable.

• Follow infection-prevention, patient-safety, confidentiality, and professional practice standards.

• Comply with applicable state regulations, facility policies, and clinical guidelines.

Special Requirements

• Local candidates only; candidates must reside within 50 miles of the Phoenix metropolitan work location.

• Travel and relocation assistance are not available.