Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Elk City, OK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and deliver individualized therapy services that restore function, promote independence, and empower patients to live life to the fullest. The role works alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary care team and provides rehabilitative care for patients with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial challenges across the lifespan.

This is an entry-level, full-time position at the outpatient location in Clovis, New Mexico. The role is non-exempt, with varied days and hours. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for qualified candidates. Presbyterian supports employee development through education and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities. Employees also have access to a wellness program with on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapist.
• Less than one year of occupational therapy experience required.
• Entry-level role.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

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 with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial challenges across the lifespan.
• Design, implement, and oversee personalized rehabilitation programs addressing each patient's 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, successful discharge planning.
• Advocate for patient access to appropriate services, resources, and support systems to 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

• Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night/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 with 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