Occupational Therapist

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Medical, dental, and vision from day 1

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus Homecare is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Silver City, NM team, helping patients maintain independence and quality of life.

This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm with coverage for Silver City and surrounding areas, and offers a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including medical, dental and vision, a 401(k) match, generous time off, holidays, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, referral program, merit increases, discounts, and

Qualifications

• OT degree accredited by AMA/AOTA (as described in vacancy)
• Registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association
• At least two years of clinical OT experience (preferred)
• CPR certification current

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients per written physician plan of care and state guidelines.
• Develops treatment programs and sets goals for improved function; communicates plan of care to physicians and staff.
• Trains patients in activities and uses adaptive equipment as needed.
• May fabricate splints and train patients in prosthetic/orthotic device use.
• Maintains clinical records and reports changes to the physician.
• Maintains communication with the care team for coordinated, efficient care.

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Silver City, NM!

Come join one of the largest home health care providers in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to become part of our rapidly growing team in Silver City, NM. If you're passionate about helping patients maintain their independence and improve their quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.

• Full-Time
• Monday through Friday
• 8am to 5pm
• Coverage area: Silver City and surrounding areas.

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Provides occupation therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals as needed.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with our policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with our policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• At least Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist. (Preferred)
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.