Banner Health·Mesa, Arizona
Responsible for the evaluation, planning, and administration of occupational therapy treatments across various hospital units. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to provide direct patient care and recommend appropriate discharge plans.
Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona
Clinical Care: $5,000 Hire-on Incentive Available
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As an Occupational Therapist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our rehab team!
You will work in all areas of the hospital including Med-Surg, Ortho, ED, Observation, Trauma, and ICU.
You will be an active and engaged change agent; dedicated to the needs of our patients and families.
Steadfast to safe, kind, effective, efficient, evidenced-based and high-quality clinical care, outcome focused and solution oriented.
You will participate in the interdisciplinary team including therapists, nurses, physicians, and case managers to provide direct patient care and recommend appropriate discharge plans.
Having at least one year of experience of inpatient, acute care is preferred.
The shift is Monday-Friday with 2 weekend shifts per 4 week rolling calendar.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S.
News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals.
We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU.
Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine.
With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System.
Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.
If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona.
Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care.
Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED.
We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities.
With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.
This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Core functions 1.
Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations.
Determines if intervention is needed.
Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals..
Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department.
Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors.
Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect the key limiting factors.
Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goal Initiates discharge planning.
Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
2.
Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs.
Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner..
Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated.
Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process.
Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
3.
Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies.
Documents legibly.
Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department.
Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan.
Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress.
Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies
4.
Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, co-workers and the interdisciplinary team.
Communicates in a clear and timely manner.
Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome.
Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature
5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
6. Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. direction and delegation of the COTA, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
7. Department operational activities. Participates in department/facility process improvements. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
8.This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, requires or clarify information
Must have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board. Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license from the State of practice.
Current license from state of practice. BLS certification required.
Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions.
Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.
Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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Must have completed an approved occupational therapy educational program and possess a current state license and BLS certification. One year of inpatient acute care experience is preferred.
Market context
In Arizona, Occupational Therapist openings commonly reflect steady demand in hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings, where employers look for clinicians who can support functional recovery and discharge planning. These roles are competitive because a current state license, BLS certification, and inpatient rehab experience can set candidates apart. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on rehab outcomes and licensure status.