Occupational Therapist - Neurological Rehabilitation
Chandler, AZ
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Position

Location: Chandler, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide specialized occupational therapy services in a neurological rehabilitation setting, treating adult patients with a variety of conditions including:

• Neurological injuries (brain, spinal cord, nerves)
• Spinal cord injuries (traumatic and non-traumatic)
• Brain injuries (addressing physical, cognitive, and behavioral impairments)
• Stroke rehabilitation (physical and psychological recovery)
• Amputation rehabilitation (restoring function and independence)
• Orthopedic recovery (fractures, dislocations, joint replacements)
• Wound care support
• Respiratory therapy support (oxygen, tracheostomy care, CPAP/BiPAP)
• Intravenous antibiotic therapy support

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 36 hours per week guaranteed
• One weekend shift required per month (Saturday or Sunday)

Unit & Patient Profile

• 50-bed rehabilitation hospital
• Adult patient population
• PT/OT staff oversee approximately 9 patients for team conferences (not necessarily daily direct care)
• Equipment includes In-motion, Synaptic, EKSO, and VR technology
• Electronic Health Records systems: UDS and Cerner
• Ability to float to a nearby location (~15 minutes away) as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Arizona
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience in both Acute Care and Rehabilitation settings
• Occupational Therapy experience within the last year

Additional Information

• Typical report time: 7:00 AM for OT staff
• Dress code: Maroon scrubs
• Parking available in designated areas near the building
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

This position offers the opportunity to work in a comprehensive rehabilitation environment with a focus on neurological and orthopedic patient care, utilizing advanced therapeutic equipment and multidisciplinary collaboration.