Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Phoenix, AZ

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

Arizona

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Monday through Friday with some weekends | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, administer, direct, and supervise occupational therapy treatment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines
• Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient/family goals
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, discharge planning, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment recommendations
• Complete all required documentation, including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries, within defined timeframes and per department policy
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT/COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques; assist with new staff orientation
• Promote patient and employee safety across key areas including safe patient handling, infection control, and fall prevention

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of Arizona (or eligibility)
• Ability to assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and administer appropriate evaluation procedures
• Experience with discharge planning processes, including equipment recommendations and patient/family caregiver training
• Strong documentation skills with ability to complete progress notes and evaluations within required timeframes
• Commitment to patient and employee safety standards and confidentiality requirements

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience supervising COTAs or OT students in a clinical setting
• Experience collaborating within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members at varying levels of understanding

Why Join Us

• Work within a structured, team-oriented environment that prioritizes both patient care quality and employee safety
• Opportunity to contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement while developing clinical and supervisory skills