Occupational Therapist
Tuba City, AZ
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist

Location: Tuba City, Arizona
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide quality occupational therapy services primarily to a Native American population, addressing developmental, cognitive, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results for patients from birth through geriatric age.
• Developing and implementing occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Setting realistic treatment goals based on patient abilities, needs, and diagnoses.
• Documenting patient care and progress in electronic health records (EHR).
• Adjusting therapy plans as needed to promote maximum patient independence.
• Managing the Occupational Therapy program for both inpatient and outpatient services (weekend services not currently available).
• Providing specialty services such as custom orthoses, sensory integration, cognitive treatment, activities of daily living, and assistive technology evaluations.
• Participating in specialty clinics including spinal cord, functional, geriatric, and prosthetic/orthotic supply programs.
• Assisting with quality improvement, risk management, and safety initiatives within the occupational therapy service.
• Providing training and in-services for students and staff.
• Collaborating with the rehabilitation team and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining Medical Staff Credentialing Core Privileges.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Arizona
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Strong orthopedic skills

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• No weekend shifts currently available

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs every 2 weeks.
• COVID and flu vaccination exemptions may be accepted upon submission of a declination form.
• Housing application must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to start date.

Population Served

• Predominantly Native American patients from Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute tribes.
• Patient age range: birth through geriatric.

Environment

• Semi-desert region on the Colorado Plateau with culturally diverse community.
• Services include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation within a 73-bed facility.