Occupational Therapist

Allegiant Healthcare/Desert Springs Advance Care is located in Mesa; Arizona is looking to fill an Occupational Therapist position. We are a skilled nursing facility with a clinical focus of long-term care, post-acute rehab, and geriatric outpatient therapy services.

This is an exciting time and opportunity to join our team under NEW administration and help impact the lives of our patients and positively influence our culture! Are you ready to join us and help us become the employer of choice?

Duties:

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: manual techniques; ambulation; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; wound care; etc.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.

What we offer:

• Leadership development
• Clinical and Program development
• Work life balance
• Facilities have in-house therapy teams - no contract therapy company. All department teams work for the facility and share the same goals
• Facilities are independently operated by local leadership. No corporate red tape!
• Competitive wages
• Mentorship and training for new graduates

Qualifications:
Licensed Occupational Therapist
Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Valid CPR
Must have a professional team-player attitude
This position is open to OTs at all experience levels. New Grads Welcome!

Equal Employment Opportunity Desert Springs Advance Care is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.