Occupational Therapist - IRF
Company: LifePoint Health
Location: Chandler
Posted on: April 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Description:
Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be
recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in
Arizona.
$5,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
A career at Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, a
50-bed state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital
operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Dignity Health, is more
than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an
interdisciplinary team caring for people in the "Valley of the Sun"
who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized
skills and our patients in the Phoenix metropolitan area, need
them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment
dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a
strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
What you will do in this role:
Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care
of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist
Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy
students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume
the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of
that individual as qualified to do so
Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate
occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other
patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional
occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork
Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short
and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed
Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs
reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI
scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring
an adult medical rehabilitation program and services
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of
function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate
interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact
for intervention
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors
Other duties as assigned
Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital strives to
maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we
serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation
programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and
specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery
journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to
the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury,
neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation,
and orthopedic injury.Qualifications:
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where
the hospital is located
Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy
preferred, but not required
Effective oral and written communication skills in English with
additional languages preferred
Current CPR/BLS certification
Keywords: LifePoint Health, Chandler , Occupational Therapist - IRF, Healthcare , Chandler, Arizona
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