*About Us:*

NorthPark Health and Rehab is a Skilled Nursing Facility located on the West side of Phoenix. At NorthPark Health and Rehab, we take pride in the quality of care we provide in our brand-new, 54 room all private bed/bath suites. You will have all the tools and resources you need to be successful, while working alongside an amazing team. You will have consistency in the workplace with a stable management team including the Director of Rehab.

We are hiring for full-time Monday - Friday ideally for this candidate.

This position is open to Occupational Therapists at all experience levels. Our building runs on excellent staffing ratios of 1 CNA : 9 patients and 1 Nurse : 18 patients. We are always looking to assist our employees in anyway by providing various benefits including;

* Medical, Dental, and Vision
* 401k
* Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
* Dependent care FSA
* Vacation, sick, and personal holiday
* Tuition reimbursement
* Relocation assistance

Come stop by anytime to meet our team and check us out at northparkhealthandrehab.com!

*Position Summary:*

An Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the OT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of a physician. In addition, the OT must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate occupational therapy method.

_*Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.*_

*Qualifications*

*Education:*

* Must have graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy.

Licenses/Certification:

* Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
* Current CPR certification.

Experience:

* Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.

Essential Functions

* Optimizes the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing and/or overseeing therapy in the following: screening of all residents, assessing and treating all patients who might benefit from therapy as referred by state-approved referral source.
* Adheres to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning.
* Thoroughly document progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, family, and other involved professionals.
* Refers patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), where appropriate.
* Provides consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs in the facility.
* Directs COTA(s) and Rehab Aide(s) in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitate the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA).
* Build a strong rehabilitation practice within each facility by performing or directing and supervising occupational therapy staff in the following activities: establishing and maintaining courteous and helpful interaction patterns with staff, patients, and families which reflect sensitivity to individual needs and a problem solving approach; actively integrating therapy’s role into facility and interdisciplinary treatment team.
* Contribute to facility patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head meetings, and family conference activities/communications.
* Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

*Other Functions*

* Provides skilled occupational therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.
* Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of occupational therapy interventions.
* Other duties as assigned.

Pay: $42.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
* Occupational Therapy License (Required)
* Fingerprint Clearance Card (Preferred)

Work Location: In person