Occupational Therapist

Job Overview

Banner Staffing Services is looking for an Occupational Therapist to work part‑time per diem at Banner Desert in Mesa. The position is self‑scheduling Sunday‑Saturday 8 AM‑4 PM, with two weekend shifts per month.

Mesa, Arizona

• Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient‑related and reflect the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning.
  
  Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
• Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age‑specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision‑making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
• Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow‑through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patients, family/caregivers, co‑workers and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem‑solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
• Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient‑care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient‑care needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality, cost‑effective patient care. Direction and delegation of the COTA, Therapy Technician, and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel prior to delegation of tasks.
• Department operational activities. Participates in department/facility process improvements. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
• This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health‑care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, require, or clarify information.

• Successfully completed an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board.
• Current Occupational Therapy license from the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated clinical competency, experience, training and education as required to perform the job.
• Proficiency with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient‑care environment.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintenance throughout employment (for Banner Home Care AZ employees).

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible schedules (select positions)
• Fewer shifts canceled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) pre‑tax retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/shopping discounts
• Auto purchase plan

EEO/Disabled/Veterans