Inpatient - Occupational Therapist - PRN

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

4d • $37 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a 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

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy essential, Masters degree preferred.
• New and Experienced OT's are welcome to apply
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, develops plans and goals, and implements treatment programs for improvement of physical, psycho-social, or developmental dysfunction and independence in activities of daily living.
• Continuously reassesses treatment plans and goals.
• Determines needs and arranges for provision of adaptive equipment and/or splints to increase patient independence in activities of daily living.
• Evaluates, observes and instructs clients on work related functional skills.
• Educates and instructs regarding home programs and preventive measures as appropriate to patient, family, and others.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patient, family, physician, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-services and other meetings as required.
• Participates on special project teams and other related duties as assigned and requested.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a 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
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees