Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - Rio Rancho

About the role

Are you passionate about helping people achieve their goals and live meaningful lives? Do you have the skills and knowledge to provide effective and evidence-based interventions for a variety of clients? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our occupational therapy team! 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. - 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 Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America)

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.

Requirements

• Masters preferred.
• Professional Roles and Requirements: Occupational Therapist
• 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.
• Occupational Therapist: Two years of experience providing infant/child developmental services preferred.
• We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
• 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.
• Learn more about our employee benefits.
• About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
• Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
• AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
• Compensation Disclaimer
• The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
• We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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Additional Information

Location Address: 3715 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124-2086 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $39.15 Maximum Offer $59.77

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