About this opportunity
Dignity Health lists this Occupational Therapist opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
nAs an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.
nEvery day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.
nTo be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.
nnnMeets or exceeds the productivity standard on an individual basis.
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nnMeets or exceeds the productivity standard at the department level.
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nnCompletes documentation of treatment minutes and enters electronic charges accurately and timely.
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nnParticipates in continuing education and develops advanced skills that enhance and align with department, clinical and business development.
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nnParticipates on internal/external task force, committee or board appropriate to diagnostic program per manager approval.
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nnCompletes general and specialty competencies appropriate to clinical area for patient care management (General, ICU, FIM, DBS, Lung Transplant, Behavior management, MBS, FEES, etc).
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n nJob Requirements
nRequired
nnnGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and Internship or rotation in appropriate clinical setting
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nnOccupational Therapist: AZ
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nnAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support
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n nPreferred
nnnMaster's degree in appropriate clinical area,
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nnDoctorate Of Science Doctorate degree inappropriate clinical area
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nn2 years progressive experience in clinical area, performing patient clinical care
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n nWhere You'll Work
nHello humankindness (
nLocated conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, ( St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
nWe are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute ( , Norton Thoracic Institute ( , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's ( , Ivy Brain Tumor Center ( , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center ( (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.
nU.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
nSt. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies ( .
nLook for us on Facebook ( and follow us on Twitter ( .
nFor the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.
nPay Range
n$39.18 - $58.28 /hour
nWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
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