OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

• vision, direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. direction and delegation. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task. 7. Department operational activities. Attends required department staff meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in department/facility process improvement. 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. 9. Forming custom splints, applying prefabricated braces to support, protect, or assist with function, or to increase motion in the region. Assess patients' progress against goals and prepare reports for healthcare providers and insurance agencies. Acts as the activities coordinator for swing bed/SNF patients.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Must possess a current Arizona Occupational Therapy license. 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. Two or more years of previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy. However, new grads will be considered for this position. Patient care equipment, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line/multi-feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred.