Occupational Therapist (OT)

Company: BrightStar Care Tempe, AZ
Location: Tempe
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Are you an Occupational Therapist (OT) looking for part-time work in Phoenix/Tempe? Do you want a rewarding career of helping others while receiving competitive pay and flexible work shifts? We've got the job for you BrightStar Care of Tempe is looking for an OT to join our dynamic Team. At BrightStar Care, we provide uplifting in-home care for seniors and older adults who require supportive, caring assistance in their homes. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion with the recognition and benefits you deserve. Work with us and see how the BrightStar Care of Phoenix/Tempe Team upholds "A Higher Standard" of care. We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following: Occupational Therapist Benefits: Competitive pay of $75 per evaluation and $80 per visit Paid sick time off Weekly pay via direct deposit Flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle Joint Commission accredited Travel time reimbursement Home Health or Facility shifts available Employee referral bonus program Mobile technology to access schedule and case documentation OT Responsibilities: Provide therapy services according to a physician's written orders Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status Develop a plan of care and treatment making sure the plan of care is consistent with assessment Assess the home environment especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety Assess or muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, pain, and for potential rehabilitation Provide gait training as needed Develop home exercise program Instruct client and family/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances Report client's response to treatment or changes in condition to the DON and physician Communicate with family and caregivers throughout the treatment process Participate in client case conferences Participate in discharge planning as appropriate Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality OT Requirements: Master's degree or higher in physical therapy from an accredited OT program National Therapy Examination and/or state examination as required by state regulation Fulfillment of any other state regulation Compliant with continuing education requirements Two (2) years of appropriate experience as a therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred Successful completion of supervised fieldwork experienced as required by the educational institute where the applicant met the requirements set forth by the program Arizona State Licensure We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BrightStar Care of Phoenix/Tempe is individually owned and operated. Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.

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