Locum Occupational Therapist - Inpatient/Outpatient - Northeast AZ

06332M - Locum Occupational Therapist - Inpatient/Outpatient - Northeast AZ

Location: Northeast Arizona

Job Type: W2, Locum Tenens Position

Dates: ASAP with an ongoing need

Job Specialty: Occupational Therapy (inpatient & outpatient)

Compensation: Please inquire

Schedule: Day-shift. Exact shift times TBD

Responsibilities:

• Patient Volume: Averages 12-15 per day
• Staffing Mix: 2 full time PTs, 1 PT Aide and 1 Front Office staff member
• Provide Occupational Therapy evaluation, treatment, education, and consultation services
• Assist with development, implementation, and coordination of the Occupational Therapy program
• Perform screenings, evaluations, treatment planning, transition planning, and discharge planning
• Treat general and surgical patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provide upper-extremity rehabilitation, including wound care, tendon repair rehabilitation, fracture management, and orthosis fabrication
• Fabricate medical devices, splints, and orthoses
• Teach exercises and therapeutic movements to prevent or reduce deformity and improve function
• Promote independent living, life skills, and return to work or school
• Perform and interpret tests and measurements to assist with treatment planning and evaluation
• Update treatment plans, protocols, and procedures based on patient progress
• Document patient progress in the medical record
• Provide Occupational Therapy consultation to physicians, providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals
• Attend medical staff rounds as needed
• Supervise support staff and Occupational Therapy students as indicated
• Assist with staff development and in-service education
• Participate in clinical research efforts and specialty clinics
• Provide education to patients, caregivers, staff, and community members
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional, ethical, organizational, and regulatory standards

Position Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited US Occupational Therapy program required
• Master's or Doctoral Degree preferred
• Minimum 3-years Occupational Therapy experience
• Current, valid, unrestricted Arizona Occupational Therapist license required, prior to start
• USPHS Commissioned Officers may hold a current, valid, unrestricted OT license in any US state, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
• Valid, unrestricted, insurable driver's license
• Preference for an experienced Occupational Therapist who can help start a new OT program
• Strong knowledge of OT principles, practices, theories, procedures
• Experience treating upper-extremity conditions including: wound care, tendon repairs, fractures, custom orthosis fabrication
• Skilled in fabricating static and dynamic upper-extremity splints
• Inpatient and Outpatient treatment experience
• Knowledge of evidence-based OT practice
• Must be culturally sensitive and aware
• English/Navajo bilingual skills preferred

Additional Details:

• Medical Malpractice Insurance: Provided at no cost to you
• Meaningful Work: Serve a deserving community with critical healthcare services

About Us: 

At Wilderness Medical staffing, we understand your desire for a fulfilling career that lets you practice meaningful medicine without burnout. Founded in 2010 by a provider just like you, we believe medicine should be an adventure. As a purpose-driven Locum Tenens staffing company, we actively connect healthcare professionals to more than 200 rural and remote locations throughout the Northwest United States and Alaska—ensuring you can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

How to Apply:

Apply here, learn more by visiting www.wildernessmedicalstaffing.com, or contact a recruiter today to inquire about our open and upcoming positions.

All inquiries are confidential.