Occupational Therapist - Phoenix, AZ - JM 26-15212

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Quality of Care Review
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Months
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Flexible Schedule Between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM | Initially 40 Hours/Week
Additional Schedule Requirements: Weekend and holiday assignments may be required, with a potential transition to an as-needed schedule. Local candidates only.

Pay Rate:
Local: $33.00–$35.00/hr, depending on experience

Note: This job doesn’t offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide clinical expertise for quality-of-care reviews involving individuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical or behavioral needs. The role focuses on reviewing clinical documentation, providing occupational therapy insights, and supporting evidence-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy expertise for quality-of-care investigations.

• Review clinical records, assessments, and supporting documentation as requested by the primary physician reviewer.

• Evaluate functional abilities, developmental needs, occupational performance, and appropriate support services.

• Help identify potential quality-of-care concerns involving individuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical or behavioral needs.

• Contribute clinical insights and recommendations within established review procedures.

• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate findings clearly to the requesting physician or clinical team.

• Follow standardized review procedures, confidentiality requirements, and conflict-of-interest policies.

• Respond promptly to consultation requests and requests for additional information or clarification.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.

• Active, valid Occupational Therapist license appropriate to the position.

• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, research, and decision-making skills.

• Experience in medical record reviews, clinical assessments, quality-of-care investigations, or related documentation preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, electronic databases, email, and electronic referral and verification systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional report writing.

• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.

• Ability to analyze complex cases, identify quality-of-care concerns, and recommend corrective actions.

• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical or behavioral needs highly desirable.

• Familiarity with PEDI-CAT preferred; training may be provided.

• Willingness to complete required ECR-specific training and follow standardized review, documentation, and conflict-of-interest procedures.