Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Scottsdale, AZ

Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT/COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques; assist with new staff orientation. Complete all required documentation, including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, within defined timeframes and per department policy.

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

Arizona

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, administer, direct, and supervise occupational therapy treatment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines
• Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient/family goals
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, and collaborate with other team members to provide optimal patient care
• Coordinate discharge planning for each patient, including placement recommendations, patient/family education, and adaptive equipment issuance and training
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT/COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques; assist with new staff orientation
• Complete all required documentation, including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, within defined timeframes and per department policy

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of Arizona
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable federal, state, and local OT practice standards and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete progress notes and clinical records accurately and within required timeframes
• Commitment to patient and employee safety practices, including safe patient handling, infection control, and hazard identification

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience supervising COTAs, OT students, or other clinical staff
• Experience with interdisciplinary team collaboration and participation in care conferences
• Familiarity with discharge planning processes, including adaptive equipment recommendations and caregiver training

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a patient- and safety-focused environment that values teamwork, quality improvement, and professional collaboration
• Engage in meaningful clinical work with a diverse patient population while contributing to a culture of continuous quality improvement