Occupational Therapist Burn

Position Summary Are you ready to help patients reclaim their independence and rebuild their lives? As a Rehabilitation Therapist on our team, you will evaluate, plan, and implement transformative treatment programs for individuals recovering from burns, diseases, injuries, or debilitating conditions. Working under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor of Rehab, you will partner closely with patients and their families to deliver personalized care. From administering therapeutic exercises to teaching everyday functional skills, your expertise will empower patients to overcome physical barriers and return to independent living. What Youll Do (Core Responsibilities) Design Custom Care Plans: Evaluate patient needs and design targeted, evidence-based physical rehabilitation programs tailored to recovery from trauma, burns, or illness. Restore Independence: Assist patients in mastering mobility and regaining the ability to independently manage daily tasks like dressing and grooming. Specialize in Adaptive Tools: Precision-fit and train patients in the use of customized splints, orthotics, and assistive technologies. Deliver Advanced Modalities: Administer therapeutic exercises and targeted physical modalities, closely observing treatments to measure progress and pivot strategies as needed. Empower Families: Provide comprehensive education to patients and their support networks, coordinating seamless transitions to aftercare and outpatient services. Qualifications: Education: Requires a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy. Experience: Requires a minimum of zero to one (0-1) year of clinical OT experience in inpatient and outpatient services (therapy school experience acceptable). Must have forty (40) hours of AZ Burn Center orientation with burn occupational therapist(s), or have at least 1 year of burn experience within the last 5 years. Specialized Training: Certification/Licensure: A current or temporary Arizona state Occupational Therapy licensure is required. Requires BLS. A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is preferred and will be required within 3 months. Knowledge, Skills Abilities: Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling punctuation. Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff members. Requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to work with professionals, and maintain confidentiality standards. Excellent time management skills and ability to meet designated deadlines is required. Salary Range: Hourly rate:$39.96 - $58.94