Occupational Therapist - Acute

$30,000 Sign on bonus for eligible, experienced Occupational Therapist's!

This is a Full time day shift position working in acute care at Oro Valley Hospital.

Primarily OT will work in acute care with cross training to work in our skilled nursing unit (SNU) depending on census needs. 

Position Purpose

Plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program in occupational therapy.
Experience: "Required for NMC: One (1) year of acute care experience
Preferred for OVH: One (1) year of acute care experience "

Skills: Appropriate prioritization and planning skills, while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment; Engaging and effective communication and service skills; Adherence to policy and procedures; Process improvement oriented; Self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.
Licenses/Certifications: "Required: Current Arizona Occupational Therapist license;

American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) BLS certification
For Skilled Nursing Unit: Fingerprint Clearance Card"

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 177-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center and large physician group.  With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work.  Oro Valley Hospital’s culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a “family,” the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community.  OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.