Occupational Therapist

The Collective Group, LLC; Grants (NM); In loco; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Prescription drug coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Gym discounts

Home Workout Program

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Collective Group seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join a 25-bed critical access hospital in Grants, NM. The OT will assess and treat patients, develop plans of care, and collaborate with the healthcare team to promote independence and improve quality of life.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in OT from an ACOTE-accredited program, has completed Level I & II fieldwork, and will obtain NM OT licensure with ongoing CEU requirements. Experience with EMR systems is preferred.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from ACOTE-accredited program.
• Supervised fieldwork completed (Level I & II).
• NBCOT exam passed to become an OTR.
• Apply for NM OT license with NM Regulation & Licensing Dept.
• Continuing education required annually for license renewal.

Mansioni

• Evaluate patients’ physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities through observation and standardized assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional skills.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train patients in its use.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies for daily living.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and progress reports.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists for coordinated care.
• Maintain departmental policies, objectives, and quality assurance programs.
• Enhance professional growth through participation in educational programs and workshops.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Empathy

Organizational skills

Time management

Anatomy knowledge

Therapeutic techniques

Formazione

Master’s degree in OT

ACOTE-accredited program

Fieldwork Level I & II

NBCOT certification

NM OT license application

Continuing education

Strumenti

EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

We're seeking anOccupational Therapistto join our client’s team of compassionate caregivers. Their 25-bed critical access hospital allows their compassionate caregivers to provide excellent patient care in an environment that supports them in their professional growth and development with the latest technologies. Our client is one hour from Albuquerque and close to Santa Fe. Known for its mild year-round climate and outdoor activities, Grants NM offers low property taxes and inexpensive housing costs. Our client’s hospital provides services in general surgery, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pathology, Pediatric Dentistry, Podiatry, Primary Care and Radiology with X-ray, CT, MRI. We have three operating rooms including a room for scopes. Clinics, Lab services, Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, and Rehab, and skilled care beds are provided.

Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to help clients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. The OT will assess patient needs, create personalized plan of care, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams to promote independence and improve quality of life.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities through observation and standardized assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional skills.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train patients in its use.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies for daily living.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and progress reports.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure coordinated care.
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• To be effective, Occupational Therapists need a combination of skills, including:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Empathy and compassion
• Organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of human anatomy, psychology, and therapeutic techniques

Requirements

Education/Licensure (Mandatory)

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• Completion of supervised fieldwork (Level I & Level II).
• Passing the NBCOT exam to become an OTR.
• Application for NM OT license through the NM Regulation & Licensing Department.
• Continuing education required annually for license renewal.

Licenses/Certifications

• BLS/CPR certification

Professional Experience

• 2 years acute care experience preferred for higher-acuity units (ICU, trauma, neuro).
• Experience with ADLs and mobility training.
• Knowledge of hospital equipment such as lifts, splints, adaptive devices.
• Strong documentation skills in EMR systems.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive wage, health, dental, vision, critical illness and life insurance benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, $0 generic prescription drugs, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness programs, gym discounts and Home Workout Program. Qualified positions may offer sign on bonuses or relocation.