Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Peoria, ArizonaRehabilitation Hospital of Peoria (Peoria, AZ) is a specialized 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility located in the northwest Phoenix metro area. The hospital provides intensive rehabilitation services for patients recovering from neurological conditions, trauma, and orthopedic surgeries. With a focus on individualized therapy plans and measurable outcomes, the clinical team is dedicated to helping patients achieve maximum independence. Situated in the fast-growing Peoria community, the hospital offers a supportive environment.At Rehabilitation Hospital Peoria we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.We have a great full-time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Arizona.As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.Benefits:PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan optionsFlexible and Health Saving account options availableDental and Vision coverage401K with employer matchingLife insuranceShort-and-long term disabilityCompetitive compensationWellness & Work Life balance:Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.Professional Growth:Clinical Career Ladder bonus programTherapy Preceptor bonus programContinuing education opportunitiesWhat you bring:A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.Current State Occupational Therapist License.Current CPRQualifications:Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist requiredBasic Life Support/CPR card requiredOne year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.Additional Qualifications/Skills:Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standardsDemonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patientsDemonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.Effective organizational and time management skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.Ability to work closely and professionally with others.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.Responsibilities:Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.