Job Description
Occupational Therapist Location: Yuma, AZ Agency: Cynet Health Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours Start Date: 6/1/2026 About the Position Job Title: Occupational Therapist Profession: Occupational Therapist Specialty: Rehabilitation Duration: 36 hours per week Shift: 10 Hour Days Hours per Shift: 10 Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a hospital setting preferred License: Current Occupational Therapy license Certifications: BLS certification required Must-Have: Ability to become proficient with commonly used computer software applications Description: This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration, and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral and state and local organizational standards. Demonstrates clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served. Evaluates patients' functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient-related, and reflect the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patients and families or caregivers when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders. Implements individualized treatment plans considering the patients’ physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies the plan of care as indicated. Involves patients and families or caregivers in the treatment and decision-making process. Provides ongoing education to physicians, nurses, patients, families or caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team. Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques or plans. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patients' progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to departmental policies. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow-through of care. Communicates evaluation and treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patients, families or caregivers, coworkers, and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem-solving to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and current literature. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs. Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve the safe delivery of quality cost-effective patient care. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel prior to delegation of tasks. Participates in department or facility process improvements. Meets productivity standards set by the department. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with physician offices to report, request, or clarify information. Must have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board. Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training, and education received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job-related experiential questions. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Skills Checklist Specialty Exam