Occupational Therapist : Full-Time

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Location: Arizona

Sonoran Sun Pediatric Therapy is seeking a highly motivated and passionate fully licensed and certified Occupational Therapist (OT) in Arizona. This role is for a full-time Occupational Therapist.

Job Description:

• Perform evaluations (initial) and re-assessments.
• Develop a compliant personalized care plan in accordance with guidelines, based on the client's specific goals.
• Implement the treatment plan through direct patient care, either personally or with the assistance of aides.
• Reassess clinical signs and symptoms to evaluate the program's effectiveness.
• Educate the patient, family, and staff on their roles in the treatment plan.
• Collaborate with COTA and other interdisciplinary team members, as needed, to enhance the treatment program.
• Submit accurate clinical notes regarding patient evaluation and attainment of goals.
• Monitor clients for reactions to treatment or changes in condition, discussing changes with the patient/family/caregiver and reporting changes as necessary.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Co-treat with other disciplines as beneficial for the client.
• Develop strategic and long-range plans for the program. May also be required to participate in case reviews, medical and school consultation staffing, and exit staffing.
• Contribute to department growth through developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Promote knowledge of innovation in the field of pediatric Occupational Therapy by keeping advised of new medical research and treatment modalities and inspiring others to do the same.
• Be self-directed and able to work with little supervision.
• Exhibit good oral and written communication skills.
• Seek and obtain sufficient information necessary to function in a progressive clinic setting.
• Flexible yet organized with the ability to exercise independent and sound judgment.

Schedule:

• Day shift, Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, 4-day work week

Work Setting:

• In-person Clinic, Private Practice - Our clinic is open Mondays through Thursday from 8 AM to 6 PM and 8 AM to 5 PM on Friday

Company Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Paid Cancellations and No Shows

Requirements:

Professional Qualifications:

• Master's Degree Required - Graduate of a nationally accredited Master's program in Occupational Therapy.
• License/Certification Required - OTR/L - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCO)
• Licensed in the state of Arizona to practice.

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, sitting/playing and crouching on the floor.
• Requires lifting, positioning, and/or transferring clients, including the ability to participate in physical activities and play-based therapies.
• Frequently required to lift up to a maximum of 35 pounds; May occasionally be required to lift up to a maximum of 100 pounds.

Experience:

• Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred, field work experience accepted)
• Experience in Feeding (Preferred, field work experience accepted)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred)