Occupational Therapist / OT

Occupational Therapist (OT)Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN - Tucson, AZWho we are looking for: An experienced OT, seeking a primary therapist role from evaluation to discharge (12-20 hrs/week) Providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community Treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists What you will receive: Flexible schedule created by you Paid per hour (not just per visit) In-person, 1:1 therapy with indirect services from home (documentation/communication) Continuity of care as the primary therapist from eval to discharge Team collaboration & co-treats Drive time reimbursed at your clinical rate + mileage reimbursement No weekend shifts Educational program access Growth/advancement opportunitiesResponsibilitiesWhat you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to: Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomesQualificationsWhat you will need: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing Current CPR certification A minimum of one year's work experience as an Occupational Therapist Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions Ability to lift 50 pounds Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/standing for extended periods Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodationsSalary RangeUSD $55.00 - $58.00 / HourRes-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services ("ResCare"), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.