Occupational Therapist

Overview

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Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Occupational Therapist in Albuquerque, NM.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital includes state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for patients recovering from health care conditions. It is the only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy assessment procedures utilizing techniques consistent with the patient's diagnosis. Develops individualized treatment plan based on evaluation findings.

• Provides detailed and concise documentation of evaluation, treatment, interim reports, and discharge evaluations within departmental timelines. Provides all necessary documentation required for on-going patient care.

• Participates in mentoring and training of clinical support staff, new professional staff, and students/volunteers in the aspects of patient care.

• Participates in the development and implementation of departmental performance improvement.

• Participates in the development and implementation of clinical program development.

• Responsible for completing basic occupational therapy competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies.

• Meets productivity expectations for level of care and FTE status.

• Utilizes support staff and resources as per general guidance of departmental guidelines.

• Takes ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.

• Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.

• Cooperates and interacts with supervisors, peers, other departments, and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to "service".

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution

• Current Licensure or licensure eligible in Occupational Therapy in State of NM

• Current CPR

• Ability to communicate effectively and finish tasks in a timely manner

• Ability to follow oral and written instruction and established procedures

Preferred Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution

• One (1) year experience in job-related environment