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Occupational Therapist

Location:	Tuba City, AZ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type:	Tribal
Salary Range:	$66,000 to $106,000 / Per Year
Open Period:	1/12/2024 to 5/26/2024
Summary:	Occupational therapy assist people of all ages to live life to the fullest by helping to promote health, and prevent – or live better with injury, illness, or disability. Orthopedic care for hand/wrist/elbow/shoulder after injuries or post-surgery, functional mobility training, custom orthoses, ergonomics assessments, pediatric care, and sensory integration. LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE: • Live and work on the beautiful Navajo Reservation, near national parks and forests, canyon country, ski area a day trip away • The unique community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment and a rewarding career in an underserved area • Easy drive to Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Snowbowl ski area, Las Vegas • Easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, skiing • Excellent work/life balance • Very close, collaborative professional staff The unique community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment. The Native American tribes located and served here are the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute. This mixture along with Anglo, Hispanic, and African American employees of the hospital and school systems make a pleasantly diverse community. The Occupational Therapist I/II / Advanced Occupational Therapist I/II position serves to provide quality occupational therapy services to a predominantly Native American population for the rehabilitation of patients with various developmental, cognitive and/or mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy. Responsible for assessing and interpreting evaluation/s and test results for patients ranging in age from birth through geriatric; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription and setting realistic treatment goals depending on the patient's physical, mental abilities, needs, and evaluation findings and/or diagnosis and documenting in electronic health records (EHR); evaluate results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modification to therapy plan; promote maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to the patient's goals and needs; maintains the operation and organization of the Occupational Therapy program for outpatients and inpatients (regular work week, weekend services not available at this time, and depending on location of clinic-TCRHCC or SPHC); documentation of patient care services by charting in patients records; provision of specialty services to include but not limited to custom orthoses, sensory integration, cognitive treatment, activities of daily living; provision of specialty clinics (depending on location of clinic) including but not limited to Spinal Cord clinic, Functional clinic, Geriatric clinic, Assistive Technology/adaptive equipment evaluation/treatment, Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetic Orthotic Supply Program; assists with direction and development of the occupational therapy service to include continued quality improvement, risk management and safety; complies with federal, and state occupational therapy certification requirements and follow TCHRCC policy and procedures; complies with the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Occupational Therapy Profession-Scope of Practice as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association; provide training and in-services for student and staff education; consult with rehabilitation team, and other health care workers (e.g., physician, nurses, social workers, etc.); and other duties.
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Duties:	1. Performs professional work requiring the application of knowledge in the concepts, principles and practices of Occupational Therapy for the evaluation, treatment, and/or prevention of various developmental, cognitive and/or mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. 2. Responsible for a high degree of professional competence, skill and judgment in assessment, planning and carrying out the full range of treatment modalities, patient education and discharge planning of a variety of inpatient and outpatient situations. Treatment objectives are complex, and procedures involve application of highly specialized skills and knowledge. 3. Provides consultation to medical or clinical staff on matters pertaining to occupational therapy and/or patient progress. Exercises tact, good judgment and persuasiveness when dealing with other health care providers. 4. Provides and assures quality patient care. 5. Participates in clinical research efforts and assists in specialty clinics. 6. Assists the supervisor and staff in all aspects of Occupational Therapy Services and administrative tasks as assigned. 7. Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role prior to duties as assigned or where it is appropriate to place. 8. Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available, and eye and/eye face shield. 9. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly (see CDC website for most current updates) 10. Complete task training for all routing cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee and external customer satisfaction. 11. Advanced Occupational Therapist II – patient care within specialty scope of practice according to board certification. 12. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:	Education (Occupational Therapist I/II & Advanced Occupational Therapist I/II): Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Licensure (Occupational Therapist I/II & Advanced Occupational Therapist I/II): • Applicant must possess a valid, current, full and unrestricted license from the American Occupational Therapy Association and Arizona Department of Health Licensure or in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or eligible for licensure in Occupational Therapy in State of Arizona. • Must have and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association. Credentialing: Applicant must meet requirements to be credentialed to serve on the Medical Staff. All related information required for credentialing must be provided. Experience: Occupational Therapist I • N/A Occupational Therapist II • A minimum of one (2) year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist Advanced Occupational Therapist I • A minimum of four (4) years' experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist Advanced Occupational Therapist II • A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist • AOTA Board Certification Specialist as a licensed Occupational Therapist If the applicant is hired as an Occupational Therapist I, he/she will have the opportunity to advance to Occupational Therapist II and then to Advanced Occupational Therapist I/II. Eligibility for Advanced Occupational Therapist I/II is determined by completion of required credentialing, licensing, and experience qualifications. Experience and criteria will be evaluated by the Director of Physical Rehabilitation Services to determine and approve which tier the applicant will be placed.
Work Type:	Permanent, Full
Announcement #:	2024-2606
Who May Apply?	All Groups of Qualified Individuals
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