Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - $55/hour
Maricopa, AZ

This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position. Shifts are 8 hours from 8am to 4pm.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to identify occupational therapy needs and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, clinical findings, and patient goals.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to improve residents’ strength, coordination, mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), and overall independence.
• Provide therapeutic activities and exercises focused on improving functional abilities, including dressing, grooming, bathing, transfers, and other daily activities.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to support optimal outcomes.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, participate in discharge planning, and provide education to residents and families regarding safety, adaptive techniques, and home exercise programs.
• Recommend and assist with the use of adaptive equipment and other strategies to improve residents’ independence and quality of life.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, PTAs, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards, facility policies, safety requirements, and infection-control procedures.

Qualifications

• Arizona State Board of Occupational Therapy License
• Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have.

Since 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country.

Nearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact us for more information!