Occupational Therapist $10k sign on

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, organize, and conduct therapy programs across sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities to help patients regain function and adapt to handicaps. You will supervise volunteers and staff, interpret physician orders, ensure safe care, protect confidentiality, manage time and resources, and contribute to a positive therapy environment.

New graduates welcome; current NM OT license and CPR required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Knowledgeable of the AOTA Code of Ethics and the Guide to Occupational Therapy Practice.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Supervise volunteers, students, and support staff in delivering occupational therapy services.
• Interpret and implement physician orders; ensure safe care and confidentiality; manage resources and foster a positive therapy environment.
• Perform other diverse duties as requested.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Formation

OT degree

Description du poste

Summary: Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities. Studies and evaluates patient's reactions to the program and prepares progress reports.

Description

Summary

Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities. Studies and evaluates patient's reactions to the program and prepares progress reports.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, support staff, and assistants relating to the provision of occupational therapy services.
• Responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment.
• Performs other diverse duties as requested.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy; Bachelors degree required
• Knowledgeable of the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Occupational Therapy Practice.
• Excellent communication skills

Experience

• New graduates accepted; experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, Or Certifications

• Current license by the Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
• CPR - American Heart Association

Work Type

Full Time

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