Occupational Therapist

Essential Therapy Solutions LLC

$124K — $218K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (OTR/L) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required
  • Must fulfill all professional requirements and conduct rules, including necessary certifications
  • Successful background check and Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card needed
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is advantageous but not mandatory
  • Demonstrated ability to manage workload and travel to client locations

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' physical and cognitive abilities to identify improvement areas
  • Develop customized treatment plans based on individual patient needs
  • Implement therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills
  • Educate patients and families on coping strategies and assistive technologies
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care
  • Monitor and modify treatment plans based on patient progress
  • Document evaluations and treatment notes accurately

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance offered
  • Paid holidays and 401k with 3% company match
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage included
  • Continuing education units (CEUs) provided
  • Paid time off (PTO) available
Full Job Description
Our Mission Statement: We are an agency of providers dedicated to empowering families and their loved ones by enhancing their quality of life within our local communities. We foster creativity, growth and the wellbeing of our team members. By embracing inclusion, we foster a collaborative environment where everyone can flourish and thrive.

Essential Therapy Solutions started in 2007 in response to the overwhelming number of families in our Arizona community requiring services. We obtained school contracts as well as becoming a Qualified Vendor with the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). We also contracted with other agencies holding Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) contracts to deliver services to the birth to 3 population.

Our goal at Essential Therapy Solutions is simple -- to be a leader in supporting families and providers in our community.. We accomplish this by providing the highest quality services, information and resources to our families. Our goals are accomplished by the commitment of every employee.

ETS is an advocate for our families and providers by practicing the following values and beliefs:

  • Resourceful - We are proactive in networking within the community to educate our team.
  • Ethical - We are upstanding professionals that provide services by upholding our highest principles.
  • Acceptance - We are empathetic and honest providers who support our families.
  • Professional - We are responsible leaders that hold ourselves accountable.

Responsibilities
  • Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities to determine areas of improvement
  • Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs
  • Implement therapeutic activities and interventions to enhance patients' daily living skills
  • Educate patients and their families on coping strategies and assistive devices
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
  • Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes
  • Advocate for patient needs in various settings such as schools or workplaces
  • Stay updated on the latest research and advancements in occupational therapy

Qualifications:
  • Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (OTR/L) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • Meet all prescribed professional requirements and rules of professional conduct as an Occupational Therapist including certifications and/or licensures
  • Must be able to complete a successful background check and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills is a plus, but not required

Skills:
  • Ability to handle workload and travel to client's homes
  • Ability to build rapport with patients
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Must have basic computer skills, including word processing
  • Must have excellent and professional written and verbal forms of expression, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Pay: $60-$105 per/hr

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Holiday Pay, 401k with up to 3% company match, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, CEU's, and PTO.

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