Work Status Details: SEASONAL | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Yuma Medical Center

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $40.82
Mid = $51.03
Max = $61.23

Summary:
The Occupational Therapist will provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, and help patients reach maximum performance level, restore function, prevent disability, and use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities.

Responsibilities:
Design and administer treatment programs to maximize patients' function. Uses therapeutic exercises and activities to improve or maintain strength, range of motion, and fine-motor coordination as appropriate or directed by physician. Instruct patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment for daily living and trains patients in the use of prosthetic devices as needed.

Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instructs patients in energy conservation, joint protection, safety techniques for sensory loss, and transferring and visual field deficit. Trains patient in posture control and therapeutic procedures, to be continued by the patient in office and within a home program.

Adapts patient's care plan and care techniques as needed based on patient's progress towards functional goals.

Directs activities of the Occupational Therapist Assistant in accordance with the care plan to achieve patients' functional goals.

Practices organization and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation based on patient progress.

Enhance professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, and team meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• 1+ years related experience in Occupational Therapy preferred
• Valid license to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Arizona
• BLS (AHA)

Join us at Yuma Regional Medical Center dba Onvida Health

A career at Onvida Health is more than just a job. It's a place to have a long and rewarding career, making a difference in the lives of those in our shared community. When you join our team, you become an integral part of a thriving community committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone in southwestern Arizona.

At Onvida Health, we believe in progress with purpose. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to kindness and integrity. We take our values seriously because we know they lead to better outcomes for our patients and a better experience for all of us. We're looking for people who approach each day with a sense of possibility, a drive to make things better, and a commitment to kindness. If that sounds like you, you're our kind of people.

If you're looking for a career where innovation meets compassion, where you can grow and contribute to building a healthier tomorrow, Onvida Health is the place for you.

Life in Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, recognized by Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth, offers more than just sunshine. It's a place where the great outdoors meets a welcoming, tight-knit community. Hike scenic trails, explore the Colorado River, or immerse yourself in local cultural festivals - all while embracing the beauty of this desert oasis. With easy access to larger cities and popular destinations, Yuma makes it easy to balance a fulfilling career with time for personal adventures and relaxation.

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