Occupational Therapist Student Loan Assistance Program

Ernest Health • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities. The role also helps patients compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in daily living and working environments. Patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. The therapist may assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices, and integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

The position is with Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, a 40-bed hospital providing specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to Southern New Mexico communities. The hospital serves patients recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions. Full-time employment is listed, 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 Occupational Therapist state 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.
• Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• 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 and motivate patients toward the best outcome.

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 perform tasks in their daily living and working environments and compensate for permanent loss of function.
• Assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Benefits

• Student loan contribution payment program.
• PPO and high-deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive compensation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned time off, accruing from the start date.
• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time