Occupational Therapist Student Loan Assistance Program

Ernest Health•Las Cruces, NM

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides care at Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, a 40-bed hospital offering specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to patients in Southern New Mexico. The hospital cares for people recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions. The role evaluates patients and supports improvement in motor functions and reasoning abilities, while helping patients compensate for lasting functional loss through everyday living and work tasks. The therapist may assist patients in selecting adaptive equipment and assistive devices and integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The position is full-time, with part-time and per-diem options also available. A student loan contribution payment program is available.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current state Occupational Therapist license.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Passion for patient care and ability to collaborate as a team player.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience caring for patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and help them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
Teach patients to compensate for permanent loss of function by performing tasks in their daily living and working environments.
Assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Provide care according to established standards and age-specific policies, procedures, and guidelines for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.