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The Palazzo is hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist to join a high-performing, mission-driven rehabilitation team in Phoenix, Arizona. Whether you are looking for the stability of a full-time position or the premium hourly rates that come with a Part-Time or PRN arrangement, we have an opportunity built around your goals and your life.

We serve residents in a Skilled Nursing setting, and we are committed to the belief that every individual deserves the highest quality of life possible.

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Why Clinicians Choose The Palazzo:

• Compensation and Financial Security
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Work-Life Quality
• Culture and Career

The Role

The Occupational Therapist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for the evaluation, development, implementation, and oversight of individualized occupational therapy plans of care. This position is classified as Non-Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and the Facility Administrator.

Core responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations
• Developing, implementing, and modifying individualized plans of care
• Delivering skilled therapeutic interventions
• Assessing and recommending adaptive equipment
• Monitoring patient progress and modifying treatment plans
• Reviewing patient medical history and conducting patient interviews
• Evaluating patient home or workplace environments
• Leading discharge planning and transition-of-care coordination
• Communicating evaluation findings and progress updates
• Educating patients, families, employers, and caregivers
• Supervising and directing Occupational Therapist Assistants
• Providing oversight to rehabilitation aides, students, and volunteers
• Completing timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
• Participating in care conferences, quality assurance initiatives, and collaborative planning
• Maintaining compliance with HIPAA, patient rights, OSHA, infection control, and all applicable Arizona state practice standards
• Treating all residents with dignity, respect, and compassionate professionalism

Physical requirements include the ability to assist with patient transfers, upper extremity handling and positioning techniques, mobility assistance, repositioning and supporting patients with or without assistive devices, prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and stair navigation. The ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergency situations is also required.

What You Bring

• Current, active, and unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the State of Arizona
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Ongoing compliance with continuing education requirements
• Experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, hospital, or related medical setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Composure and professionalism in dynamic, fast-paced clinical environments
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to make independent clinical decisions
• A team-first mindset and a genuine passion for skilled nursing and post-acute care

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The Palazzo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal law and the Arizona Civil Rights Act.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources or your facility Administrator.

Employment with The Palazzo is at-will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.

Apply Today

Ready to bring your clinical expertise where it truly matters? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.

The Palazzo is located in the 85015 zip code of Phoenix, Arizona, proudly serving the greater Maricopa County community.