Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Tucson, AZ

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

Arizona

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

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 and family stated goals.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, and collaborate with other team members to provide optimal patient care.
• Coordinate discharge planning for each patient, including placement recommendations, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment issuance and training.
• Complete all required documentation including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge documentation according to department policy and within defined timeframes.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and OT/COTA students, and assist with new staff orientation.

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Arizona.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply current occupational therapy theory, evaluation procedures, and treatment techniques.
• Ability to assess patient functioning, develop individualized treatment plans, and adapt approaches based on diagnosis and patient needs.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and within required timeframes.
• Commitment to patient safety, infection control, safe patient handling, and adherence to facility safety policies and procedures.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants or OT/COTA students in a clinical setting.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team environment in an inpatient or rehabilitation setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and care team members at varying levels of understanding.

Why Join Us

• Join a team that prioritizes patient safety and quality care, offering an environment where clinical excellence and collaboration are at the forefront of every patient interaction.
• Work within a supportive, team-oriented culture that values continuous quality improvement and professional development.