Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Elk City, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a full-time outpatient role in Clovis, New Mexico. The therapist evaluates patients and delivers individualized, evidence-based services to restore function, promote independence, and support participation in meaningful daily activities. The role serves patients across the lifespan who have physical, cognitive, developmental, or psychosocial challenges, and involves planning and overseeing rehabilitation programs tailored to patients’ needs. The Occupational Therapist works with an interdisciplinary care team and supports patients and caregivers through education, coordination, and discharge planning. The role is entry level and requires less than one year of occupational therapy experience. A master’s degree is preferred.

Presbyterian describes its employee wellness program as including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges. The organization also lists educational and career development opportunities, staff safety badges, eligible shift and role differentials, malpractice liability insurance, loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department, and the EPIC electronic charting system.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapist.
• Less than one year of occupational therapy experience required.
• A master’s degree is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to restore function, enhance independence, and improve participation in meaningful daily activities.
• Deliver rehabilitative care to patients experiencing physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial challenges across the lifespan.
• Design, implement, and oversee personalized rehabilitation programs addressing patients’ physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Educate and support patients and caregivers, and coordinate resources to maximize independence and self-management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Establish, monitor, and adjust treatment goals throughout the episode of care, and facilitate safe and successful discharge planning.
• Advocate for patients by promoting access to services, resources, and support systems that optimize outcomes and quality of life.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development principles and provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff safety wearable badge for discreetly requesting help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed