Occupational Therapist - PRN

Job Description

Job Description:

• Plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities.

• Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities.

• Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress.

• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Performs a variety of tasks.

• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

• Typically reports to a manager.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and required state certification as a occupational therapist.

Experience:

• May be a new graduate, but prefer 1 to 2 years of staff OT experience.

• Desirable skills include proficiency in written and verbal communication, proficiency with computerized documentation, and the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public.

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Licensed or eligible for license in the State of New Mexico.

• Current BLS

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