Occupational Therapist - Inpatient
Tucson, AZ
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,520/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingInpatient
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Job Details:
Schedule: 8 Hours Per Day, Mon to Friday, 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Location: Tucson, AZ, 85711
Float / Coverage Area: Local travel required.
Job Type: Local contract
Contract Length: 14 Weeks (Possible Extension)
Pay Range: $60.00 to $63.00/hour*
Mileage Reimbursement Rate (if applicable): $X.50/ mile
*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.
Duties:
- Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and clinical assessments to determine patient needs and appropriateness for therapy services.
- Develop, implement, revise, and manage individualized Plans of Care (POC) based on physician orders and patient goals.
- Assess and treat deficits related to activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, cognition, coordination, strength, balance, and functional independence.
- Evaluate patients' occupational performance in self-care, work, leisure, and home management activities.
- Recommend adaptive equipment, hand splints, and environmental modifications to improve safety and function.
- Provide skilled therapeutic interventions to improve range of motion, strength, coordination, and overall functional performance.
- Active Occupational Therapist (OT) License in the practicing state.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or higher.
- Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience in acute care, rehabilitation, or a related clinical setting.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance.
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Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.
Cons
Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Tucson, AZ
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:- Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- A car is recommended for getting around.
- Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.
- Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
- Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.
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