Occupational Therapy

Description: Types of CareNeurological RehabilitationThis doctor-supervised program is designed for patients with injury to the brain, spinal cord or nerves. People with neurological injuries or disease sometimes have difficulty moving freely, speaking, swallowing, breathing, or learning.Spinal Cord InjuriesWe offer comprehensive rehabilitation for patients with spinal cord injuries, either traumatic or non-traumatic, who need a specialized and coordinated process to increase their physical, emotional, and psychological ability.Brain InjuriesOur therapists have specialized skills and training that help them recognize the unique needs of people with brain injuries and provide consistent and structured rehabilitation. We offer comprehensive care to address physical dysfunction, cognitive impairments, and behavioral issues associated with these patients.Stroke RehabilitationOur multidisciplinary team provides specialty care to help individuals regain function from the physical and psychological effects following a stroke. Our goal is to help patients achieve the most complete recovery possible through prevention, recognition, assessment, and treatment of conditions related to stroke and its complications.AmputationA comprehensive, multidisciplinary team of professionals with specialty amputee training, experience, and credentials for management of medical and functional needs provides effective and evidence-based care for this population. We focus on restoring strength and confidence, regaining function and mobility, and returning individuals to an independent and satisfying life.OrthopedicsOur program prepares patients recovering from fractures, dislocations or joint replacements to transition back to home and into the community. Accordingly, a number of objectives are established based on the patient s individual needs, including: gait training; stair climbing; transfer training; muscle strengthening and endurance; fall safety; dressing, bathing, toileting; and operating a vehicle.Wound CareWhen a wound from an accident, underlying disease, or infection isn't healing properly, appropriate care can save life and limb. Our wound care team consists of an independently practicing physician, dietician and nurses all dedicated to healing wounds.Respiratory TherapyRespiratory therapists are specialists and educators in cardiology and pulmonology. Respiratory therapists are also advanced-practice clinicians in airway management. Our therapists provide: oxygen, tracheostomy care, CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and BiPAP (bi-level positive airway pressure).Intravenous AntibioticsOur hospital provides IV antibiotic therapy and PICC Line insertion.

General CommentsUnit ProfileFacility Name: Dignity

Health East Valley Rehab HospitalFloor: N/APosition Information: Facility

Department/Cost Center: Therapy Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): OT Specialty: Number of Openings:1 Shift: M-F 8AM-4:30PM

Weekly :8 (require one weekend shift a month) Saturday & Sunday

Call Requirements: Required Certifications: Years of Experience:2-3 years

Float Requirements: Ability to float to our Gilbert location (15min away) if needed due to census.

Additional Notes: Unit Information: Number of Beds:50

Patient Ratios: PT/OT staff oversee about 9 patients. These are the patients that therapist will report on in team conference but not necessarily see every day. Equipment:In-motion, Synaptic, EKSO, and

VR EHR: UDS and

Cerner Supervisor: Angelica Ogden, DOT; Lauren Luis, Therapy Manager Patient Population e.g. geriatric, adult, peds, etc. :AdultsHiring Profile: Must

Have Skills/Experience: Adult,

SNF/IRF/Acute Preferred Skillset/Experience: Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Personality Fit: Required Education:First

Day Instructions: Scrub Color:Maroon

Time to Report: typically 7am for OT staff at 8am for PT staff. Who to ask for upon arrival:Therapy team. Front desk will call the gym to have someone meet you. Parking:Any 3rdrow parking spot if in the front of the build, any parking spot if on the side of the building. :91