Occupational Therapist
Phoenix, AZ
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

Arizona

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Monday through Friday with some weekends | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, administer, direct, and supervise occupational therapy treatment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines
• Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient/family goals
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, discharge planning, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment recommendations
• Complete all required documentation, including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries, within defined timeframes and per department policy
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT/COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques; assist with new staff orientation
• Promote patient and employee safety across key areas including safe patient handling, infection control, and fall prevention

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of Arizona (or eligibility)
• Ability to assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and administer appropriate evaluation procedures
• Experience with discharge planning processes, including equipment recommendations and patient/family caregiver training
• Strong documentation skills with ability to complete progress notes and evaluations within required timeframes
• Commitment to patient and employee safety standards and confidentiality requirements

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience supervising COTAs or OT students in a clinical setting
• Experience collaborating within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members at varying levels of understanding

Why Join Us

• Work within a structured, team-oriented environment that prioritizes both patient care quality and employee safety
• Opportunity to contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement while developing clinical and supervisory skills