Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson East

Located at Tucson Medical Center

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Full-Time

Select Medical strives to provide our employees with work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• The opportunity to care for complex, critically ill patients.

• Work jointly with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of registered nurses, physical and other occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and physicians to assist patients in regaining their independence.

• Develop collaborative relationships with patients and their families.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.

• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

• Short and Long Term Disability.Personal and Family Medical Leave.

Responsibilities

We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

You will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses, and you will have the opportunity to develop specialized skills.

• Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.

• Supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising OT and COTA students.

• Ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met.

• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.

• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.

• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.

• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Qualifications

You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. Successful employees are passionate about providing a superior quality of care and are inventive problem solvers who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Minimum requirements:

• Must hold a valid, current license in the State in which they are practicing.

• BLS required upon hire.

• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

• Eligibility to take or has passed the examination for Occupational Therapists administered by the NBCOT.

• Successful completion of the National Registry Examination.

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Job ID 302175

Location US-AZ-Tucson

Experience (Years) 1

Category Therapy - Occupational Therapist

Street Address 5301 East Grant Road, Suite 650

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson East

Position Type Full Time