Occupational Therapist OT

Job Details: Job Location: Center at Arrowhead

• GLENDALE, AZ, Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00Hourly, About Us: The Center at Arrowhead is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patients transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

About Us

The Center at Arrowhead is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patients transition to their highest functional level.

With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care. Purpose of Job Position The Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in occupation therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicate laws, regulations and policies.

Job Function Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Must be able to perform Occupational Therapy Evaluations, complete care plans, establish goals, and communicate frequently with OTA’s who will assist in implementing the above Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goals Verify patient information and confirm purpose of treatment Monitor each movement to ensure the patient is performing them properly to avoid new/further injuries Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans Chart appropriately and daily, to include therapy notes, treatment times and labor hours Assist patients in recovery and improving skills needed for daily functionalities Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions Must utilize good body mechanics at all times Must be able to make safe, independent decisions when circumstances arise Must be knowledgeable of occupational therapy policies and procedures as well as the laws and regulations Must utilize good body mechanics at all times Understand and comply with company policies Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance Must have excellent customer service, clinical skill, and communication and positive attitude Be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, safely transfer patients, and participate in staff training related to safe patient handling Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance Must be able to work effectively and productively Education and Certification Requirement Current OT License CPR/BLS Certification Active Fingerprint card Qualifications: