Health Sciences
Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
Health Sciences Industry
Occupational Therapists
Average
$90,520
ANNUAL
$43.52
HOURLY
Entry Level
$60,500
ANNUAL
$29.09
HOURLY
Mid Level
$80,690
ANNUAL
$38.79
HOURLY
Expert Level
$127,110
ANNUAL
$61.11
HOURLY
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Supporting Certifications
Degree Recommendations
Occupational Therapists
01
Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
02
Complete and maintain necessary records.
03
Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
04
Plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.
05
Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.
06
Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
07
Train caregivers in providing for the needs of a patient during and after therapy.
08
Lay out materials such as puzzles, scissors and eating utensils for use in therapy, and clean and repair these tools after therapy sessions.
09
Consult with rehabilitation team to select activity programs or coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
10
Design and create, or requisition, special supplies and equipment, such as splints, braces, and computer-aided adaptive equipment.
Occupational Therapists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Instructing
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Expression
Occupational Therapists
**Overview**
**Hello Humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)**
Dignity Health’s Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is nationally known for our holistic approach to medicine, and here, you are a part of a “golden thread” of compassionate care that connects staff and patients. While walking through the Healing Garden–with it’s intertwined pathways, garden areas and fountains–you’re reminded of our dedication to honoring the whole person. Embracing total well-being, then seeing patients and their loved ones respond positively, is personally rewarding to you. Dignity Health is one of the largest healthcare systems in the West with over 40 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada. Mercy Gilbert is a modern, 212-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in the Phoenix area’s East Valley. We offer a full breadth of care, from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric, orthopedic and diagnostic services. Since opening in June 2006, we have been named the “#1 Small-Sized Acute Care Hospital” by Arizona Business Magazine and the “#1 Healing Hospital in the Nation” by Baptist Healing Trust. We’ve also been named “Business of the Year” by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. You’re proud of these awards, but even more, you’re proud of the solace, serenity and reprieve you’re able to provide here. Living in Phoenix’s relatively new suburb of Gilbert, Arizona, you treasure its old-world charm mixed with modern-day luxuries. This urban center has all the shopping, restaurants and culture your heart desires, with all the outdoor activities your spirit needs. There are nearby lakes for boating, wakeboarding and water skiing, while Flagstaff and Sunrise offer winter skiing and snowboarding. Arizona has four professional sports teams, and you’re a year-round fan. You look forward to all the activities, but then again, at the end of a busy day, taking a moment to relax poolside and reflect. The scenery, the climate and the culture present the perfect backdrop for your healing work at Mercy Gilbert. Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.
Look for us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChandlerRegionalMC) and follow us on Twit (https://twitter.com/ChandlerRegiona)
**Responsibilities**
At Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health social and support services in the heart of Chandler Arizona. As part of our team you will provide clinical expertise; support and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.
JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a dynamic OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST to provides excellent patient care including:
+ Evaluating the patient for treatment providing and directing administration of the care plan upon the referral from the physician.
+ Consults with other health care disciplines to coordinate therapeutic programs and discharge planning for individual patients.
+ Instructs patients and caregivers in home program exercises and functional activities.
+ Assists with patient program management while delivering quality patient services.
This position is a Per Diem.
\#AZEVREHAB
**Qualifications**
**Minimum:**
+ Internship or rotation in appropriate clinical setting required.
+ Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program required.
+ Computer skills required.
+ Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Card.
+ Arizona State Occupational Therapy License.
**Preferred:**
+ Two (2) years progressive experience in clinical area performing patient clinical preferred.
+ Master’s or Doctorate degree in appropriate clinical area preferred.
+ Prior use of electronic health record preferred.
**Pay Range**
$55.95 - $60.00 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Health Sciences
Full Time
Overview
Do you enjoy coordinating, facilitating and participating in fun activities?
Looking to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents?
Apply Now!
Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)
Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Clare Bridge Program Coordinators have opportunities for advancement by exploring a new career in positions such as Clare Bridge Program Managers, Resident Programs Coordinators and Business Office Managers.
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.
Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Pet Insurance
+ Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
+ Variety of Associate Discounts
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.
To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
In alignment with Brookdale’s Resident and Family Engagement philosophy, plans, coordinates and facilitates a calendar of person centered dementia friendly programs that meet specific needs of each and all residents within the dementia care community. Provides person centered programs while engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful dementia care programs within the Brookdale community enhancing their quality of life. Recognizes individual abilities and needs while encouraging independence and ensuring resident habits, historical routines, interests and preferences are honored in the provision of care and programming.
Essential Functions
+ Designs a 7 day a week person centered program that is engaging, creative and meets the needs and interests of the individual residents. Promotes and engages residents in the 7 domains of well-being programs in a dementia friendly structured environment; including sensory focused small group programming for residents who cannot participate in a larger group setting.
+ Develops a monthly calendar, in partnership with residents, based on residents’ shared interests. Ensures person centered special events and daily path programs are scheduled and executed as scheduled.
+ Ensures dementia care programs are in compliance with Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST), Divisional Dementia Care Site visit tool, state, federal, and other regulations and meet Brookdale’s mission, policies, procedures and dementia care standards as assigned by the Executive Director.
+ Collaborates with community leadership educating & providing resources to families and associates regarding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This includes how to engage residents and lead programs on an ongoing basis. This includes facilitating and coordinating dementia focused in-services and or events for families or computer based and situation specific training for associates including Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care (UADC), as required by Brookdale.
+ May provide direct supervision of Clare Bridge Program Assistant/s, as required by Executive Director, which includes assisting with hiring, coaching, and counseling program assistant associate and conducting the documenting corrective action, as needed. Completes job performance evaluations. May act in supervisory capacity in absence of Manager or Executive Director.
+ Collaborates with community leadership in planning, coordinating, appropriately decorating, and participating in special events including holidays, signature programs, National Walk to End Alzheimer’s, family socials, educational and marketing events.
+ Reports changes in residents’ overall health to clinical partner, including changes in behavior; takes actions to address concerns in a timely manner and collaborates with the team in exploring approaches and interventions to address behavioral expressions.
+ Oversees social media content to ensure alignment with Brookdale’s culture, brand, and social media guidance and Brookdale standards.
+ Plans and schedules programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle.
+ Maintains and adheres to department monthly budget and expense control and may manage volunteer program.
+ Performs personal care, housekeeping and dietary responsibilities, as needed, to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards. Has completed training and qualifications based on state regulations to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, education or related field preferred. Minimum two years of direct programming experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special RequirementsMust have a valid driver’s license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment and may be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license based on the needs of the community
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
+ Standing
+ Walking
+ Sitting
+ Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
+ Reach with hands and arms
+ Climb or balance
+ Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
+ Talk or hear
+ Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
+ Vision
+ Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
+ Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
+ Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
+ Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
+ Exposure to latex
+ Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
+ Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infections, or biological hazards
+ Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
+ Requires Travel: occasionally
Management/Decision MakingUses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.
Knowledge and SkillsUses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Information
$18.26 - $22.83 / hour
Job LocationsUS-AZ-Gilbert
CategoryCommunity Operations
Sub-CategoryResident Engagement
Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time
Shift1st & 2nd Shift
ID2024-247623
Location : NameBrookdale North Gilbert
Location : Address845 N El Dorado Dr
Location : LocationUS-AZ-Gilbert
Work LocationOn-Site
Full Time
School Occupational Therapist - Lake Havasu City, AZ
*Local & Travel Accepted*
Position Details -
+ On-site preferred (May be open to virtual)
+ Grades K-12
Duration - 36 weeks
Hours - 40 / week
Start Date - 7/28
Minimum Requirements:
+ Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice
+ Must be a graduate of an accredited school or program of Occupational Therapy
+ One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapy experience preferred
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
+ Computer proficiency required
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Email resume to [email protected]
Book time with Amanda Almand: Preliminary Phone Interview (https://outlook-sdf.office.com/bookwithme/user/[email protected]/meetingtype/38QazzRy60CEpfy7-C\_U1w2?anonymous&ep=mcard)
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full Time
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for performing client evaluations, developing and providing occupational therapy services, and documenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each patient.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders
+ Reevaluates client for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care as appropriate
+ Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of Occupational Therapy Interventions
+ Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
+ Instructs patient/family/caregivers on patient's total occupational therapy program
+ Advises, consults and instructs members of the multi-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalities
+ Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members
+ Refers individual to other disciplines as deemed appropriate and as approved by the physician
+ Teaches new skills or retrains clients in once-familiar daily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness or injury
+ Establishes equipment needs to facilitate independent living
+ Instructs individual and/or family/caregiver in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function; ensures equipment is in good working order
+ Trains individual and/or family/caregiver in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
+ Performs work capacity evaluations and may refer individual to specialized vocational training in accordance with policy and regulations
+ Provides accurate and timely documentation according to the plan of care
+ Participates in care conferences or other meetings as required to ensure coordination of home health services (if applicable)
+ Prepares and submits clinical progress-summary based on the progress of goals
+ Provides in-services/education programs for various disciplines as needed
+ Participates in peer consultation process
+ Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according to company policies/procedures and state regulations
+ Participates in discharge planning when applicable
+ Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
+ May fabricate splints and instruct individual and/or family/caregiver in the use, application and benefits
+ Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
+ Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice
+ Must be a graduate of an accredited school or program of Occupational Therapy
+ One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapy experience preferred
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
+ Computer proficiency required
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full Time
Occupational Therapist openingsin Litchfield Park, Arizona, $2373.0 0 per week!
• Hours: 40
• Start Date: 07/01/2024
• $2373.00 weeklyincludes (lodging $770.00 & meals/incidentals $483.00)
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for performing client evaluations,developing and providing occupational therapy services, and documentingservices in accordance with the plan of care developed for each patient.
For more information,please contact Carl Colvin at cacolvin @amergis.com or(813) 330-9045.
If this is not your ideallocation, we do have other positions throughout the US.
Responsibilities:
+ Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders
+ Reevaluates client for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care as appropriate
+ Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of Occupational Therapy Interventions
+ Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
+ Instructs patient/family/caregivers on patient's total occupational therapy program
+ Advises, consults and instructs members of the multi-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalities
+ Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members
+ Refers individual to other disciplines as deemed appropriate and as approved by the physician
+ Teaches new skills or retrains clients in once-familiar daily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness or injury
+ Establishes equipment needs to facilitate independent living
+ Instructs individual and/or family/caregiver in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function; ensures equipment is in good working order
+ Trains individual and/or family/caregiver in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
+ Performs work capacity evaluations and may refer individual to specialized vocational training in accordance with policy and regulations
+ Provides accurate and timely documentation according to the plan of care
+ Participates in care conferences or other meetings as required to ensure coordination of home health services (if applicable)
+ Prepares and submits clinical progress-summary based on the progress of goals
+ Provides in-services/education programs for various disciplines as needed
+ Participates in peer consultation process
+ Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according to company policies/procedures and state regulations
+ Participates in discharge planning when applicable
+ Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
+ May fabricate splints and instruct individual and/or family/caregiver in the use, application and benefits
+ Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Qualifications:
+ Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice
+ Must be a graduate of an accredited school or program of Occupational Therapy
+ One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapy experience preferred
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
+ Computer proficiency required
General Comments: 772893
Licensure
AZ IVP FingerprintClearance Card
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full Time
Occupational Therapist openingsin Phoenix, Arizona, $60.0 0 per hour!
• Hours: 40
• Start Date: 08/05/2024
• $2400.00 weekly
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for performing clientevaluations, developing and providing occupational therapy services, anddocumenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for eachpatient.
For more information,please contact Carl Colvin at cacolvin @amergis.com or(813) 330-9045.
If this is not your ideallocation, we do have other positions throughout the US.
Responsibilities:
+ Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders
+ Reevaluates client for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care as appropriate
+ Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of Occupational Therapy Interventions
+ Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
+ Instructs patient/family/caregivers on patient's total occupational therapy program
+ Advises, consults and instructs members of the multi-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalities
+ Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members
+ Refers individual to other disciplines as deemed appropriate and as approved by the physician
+ Teaches new skills or retrains clients in once-familiar daily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness or injury
+ Establishes equipment needs to facilitate independent living
+ Instructs individual and/or family/caregiver in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function; ensures equipment is in good working order
+ Trains individual and/or family/caregiver in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
+ Performs work capacity evaluations and may refer individual to specialized vocational training in accordance with policy and regulations
+ Provides accurate and timely documentation according to the plan of care
+ Participates in care conferences or other meetings as required to ensure coordination of home health services (if applicable)
+ Prepares and submits clinical progress-summary based on the progress of goals
+ Provides in-services/education programs for various disciplines as needed
+ Participates in peer consultation process
+ Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according to company policies/procedures and state regulations
+ Participates in discharge planning when applicable
+ Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
+ May fabricate splints and instruct individual and/or family/caregiver in the use, application and benefits
+ Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Qualifications:
+ Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice
+ Must be a graduate of an accredited school or program of Occupational Therapy
+ One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapy experience preferred
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
+ Computer proficiency required
General Comments: 772229
- Caseload: 45
- Working at 3schools, all elementary age groups
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full Time
Join AZA United's interdisciplinary team as a COTA!
Join AZA United, a 2023 Arizona Top Workplace (https://topworkplaces.com/company/az-autism-united/arizona/) winner, known around the valley as a community-based organization that provides compassionate and life-changing care for individuals with autism. We understand that it takes great people to provide great therapy, as well as a wonderful work environment for our teammates. This is a great opportunity to contribute your skills to an interdisciplinary model that includes speech therapists, behavior analysts, counselors and psychologists. Together, we provide a holistic and comprehensive treatment experience for children with autism and their families.
This role is primarily responsible for providing treatment services to AZA United clients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. This role assists clients in developing, improving, and maintaining the skills needed for daily living.
Responsibilities and Duties:
+ Provide direct treatment, identified by the supervising OT, by following the written individualized treatment plans.
+ Implement therapy goals in an individual setting and facilitate them in a group setting, addressing social language skills
+ Perform duties as directed involving data collection and record keeping for all services delivered
+ Maintain schedule availability and communicate in advance of any upcoming changes
+ Participate in initial and ongoing training and/or shadowing from supervisors, parents, and other therapy team members as appropriate, including demonstration of current programs
+ Offer intervention strategies to families for speech and language goals and objectives
+ Communicate regularly and openly with supervisors, therapy team members, and parents/guardians of child/client
+ Submit accurate paperwork, including data reports, timesheets, etc.
+ Arrive timely and work for the full duration of scheduled appointments; allow for planning time and session summary
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
+ Sufficient knowledge and experience to provide 1-to-1 occupational therapy, social group facilitation, parent training classes, and other relevant services
+ 1+ years of experience with occupational therapy
+ Experience working directly with young children and families
+ Successfully pass a fingerprint clearance check, TB test, and other related hiring requirements
+ Proficient at listening to and interpreting needs of child & family
+ Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
+ Enthusiasm and positive attitude towards all people; solid team player who is open to new ideas
+ Ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize own activities
+ Must be able to provide own transportation to travel to our Avondale clinic
In addition to joining an organization with a great culture and supportive leadership that believes in work/life balance, you'll also receive:
+ A competitive salary with guaranteed pay increases every 6 months!
+ An excellent comprehensive health benefit package that includes health, dental and vision, employer contributions to your health savings account, company paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, and employer paid basic life Insurance;
+ A 401K plan with 4% matching after just one year
+ Generous paid sick time and PTO, and 12 Paid Holidays;
+ Paid Certification & Licensing Expenses;
+ Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
+ and much more!
Arizona Autism United (www.AZAunited.org) is a leading nonprofit organization serving children and families. We provide a wide range of supports and therapies and are currently expanding locations and programs. To learn more about why people choose to work at AZA United, visit:
www.AZAunited.org/whyAZA
Autism knows no race, religion, gender, or identity. We need and value diversity and inclusion in our workforce in order to fully support our families. AZA United welcomes applicants of any race, age, religion, gender, identity or any other aspect which makes you unique.
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Full Time
LOCATION: SCOTTSDALE, AZ
JOB TITLE : OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
• Hours/ Schedule : DAYS
• Start Date: 5/6/2024
• Rehab
• 13 week contract with extension
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for performing client evaluations, developing and providing occupational therapy services, and documenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each patient.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders
+ Reevaluates client for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care as appropriate
+ Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of Occupational Therapy Interventions
+ Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
+ Instructs patient/family/caregivers on patient's total occupational therapy program
+ Advises, consults and instructs members of the multi-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalities
+ Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members
+ Refers individual to other disciplines as deemed appropriate and as approved by the physician
+ Teaches new skills or retrains clients in once-familiar daily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness or injury
+ Establishes equipment needs to facilitate independent living
+ Instructs individual and/or family/caregiver in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function; ensures equipment is in good working order
+ Trains individual and/or family/caregiver in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
+ Performs work capacity evaluations and may refer individual to specialized vocational training in accordance with policy and regulations
+ Provides accurate and timely documentation according to the plan of care
+ Participates in care conferences or other meetings as required to ensure coordination of home health services (if applicable)
+ Prepares and submits clinical progress-summary based on the progress of goals
+ Provides in-services/education programs for various disciplines as needed
+ Participates in peer consultation process
+ Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according to company policies/procedures and state regulations
+ Participates in discharge planning when applicable
+ Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
+ May fabricate splints and instruct individual and/or family/caregiver in the use, application and benefits
+ Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
+ Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice
+ Must be a graduate of an accredited school or program of Occupational Therapy
+ One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapy experience preferred
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
+ Computer proficiency required
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
INTERVIEW/OFFER - ASAP
For further information and/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact SHELLEY- ANN PANTIN Call/Text: Direct: 813.829.0812 or email your UPDATED resume to [email protected]
AMERGIS HEALTHCARE STAFFING OFFERS
Competitive pay
Full time in-person
Weekly pay
Benefits
W2
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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