Occupational Therapist Full-Time

Addus HomeCare•Albuquerque, NM

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Ambercare Homecare is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join their rapidly growing team in Albuquerque, NM. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The company is one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico.

Requirements

Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
At least Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance.
Complies and maintains current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provides occupation therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals as needed.
May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with our policy.
May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition.
Submits these records in accordance with our policy.
Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
Generous time off accruals
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Employee Discount Programs
Work/life balance