Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - Rio Rancho

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

1d • $39 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

As an occupational therapist, you will work with patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders. Sign-on bonus & relocation available for qualified candidates. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Requirements

• Masters preferred.
• Requires detailed knowledge of occupational therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretation of data.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting
• Less than one year experience in occupational therapy.

Nice To Haves

• Occupational Therapist: Two years of experience providing infant/child developmental services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of function/occupation and developmental disorders.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served
• Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient
• Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.
• Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.
• Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.
• Is a patient advocate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation available for qualified candidates
• 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
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level