Acute Care Occupational Therapist — Sign-On Bonus

Community Health Systems; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure/Certification reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist at Community Health Systems, Inc. evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living and work activities, across diverse ages, as prescribed by a physician.

This role emphasizes patient-centered goals, progress reassessment, and thorough documentation. Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, collaborating with the care team, mentoring students, and ensuring compliant billing and safe, effective therapy.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' needs and documents findings.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and clear documentation.
• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions with appropriate documentation for each session.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress and updates plans as needed.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes.
• Mentors new staff and students in OT practices.
• Ensures accurate billing documentation reflecting services provided.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Evaluation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

OT - Registered license

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

The Occupational Therapist at Community Health Systems, Inc. evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living and work activities, across diverse ages, as prescribed by a physician.

This role emphasizes patient-centered goals, progress reassessment, and thorough documentation. Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, collaborating with the care team, mentoring students, and ensuring compliant billing and safe, effective therapy.