Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Quality of Care Review
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Months
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Flexible Schedule Between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM | Initially 40 Hours/Week
Additional Schedule Requirements: Weekend and holiday assignments may be required, with a potential transition to an as-needed schedule. Local candidates only.
Pay Rate:
Local: $33.00–$35.00/hr, depending on experience
Note: This job doesn’t offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide clinical expertise for quality-of-care reviews involving individuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical or behavioral needs. The role focuses on reviewing clinical documentation, providing occupational therapy insights, and supporting evidence-based recommendations.
Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy expertise for quality-of-care investigations.
Review clinical records, assessments, and supporting documentation as requested by the primary physician reviewer.
Evaluate functional abilities, developmental needs, occupational performance, and appropriate support services.
Help identify potential quality-of-care concerns involving individuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical or behavioral needs.
Contribute clinical insights and recommendations within established review procedures.
Maintain accurate documentation and communicate findings clearly to the requesting physician or clinical team.
Follow standardized review procedures, confidentiality requirements, and conflict-of-interest policies.
Respond promptly to consultation requests and requests for additional information or clarification.
Required Qualifications
Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
Active, valid Occupational Therapist license appropriate to the position.
Strong critical-thinking, analytical, research, and decision-making skills.
Experience in medical record reviews, clinical assessments, quality-of-care investigations, or related documentation preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, electronic databases, email, and electronic referral and verification systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional report writing.
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
Ability to analyze complex cases, identify quality-of-care concerns, and recommend corrective actions.
Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical or behavioral needs highly desirable.
Familiarity with PEDI-CAT preferred; training may be provided.
Willingness to complete required ECR-specific training and follow standardized review, documentation, and conflict-of-interest procedures.