Occupational Therapist Albuquerque Sign on Bonus FT FT

HARMONY HOME HEALTH SERVICES LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Harmony Home Health Services LLC seeks a part-time Occupational Therapist in Albuquerque, NM. This role evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic conditions, focusing on restoring function, reducing pain, and enabling independence.

Strong home‑health experience and a valid NM license are required. Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatment planning, documentation, and coordination with physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of occupational therapy.
• Be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the practicing state.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Pass a criminal background check before hire.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines as outlined by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Keep current health certificate on file.
• Follow safety standards and body mechanics to protect self and patients.
• Adhere to Harmony policies and dress code; maintain professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment as ordered and approved by the attending physician.
• Evaluate home environment and make recommendations.
• Document patient progress and communicate with the physician and care team.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to determine patient functioning.
• Develop and revise the plan of care in coordination with the physician and home health team.
• Supervise aides when applicable and participate in continuing education and team meetings.

Skills

Licensed OT

CPR certified

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in OT

Job description

Job Information

Job Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico (Office – Albuquerque, NM 87109). Position Type: Part Time. Education Level: Graduate Degree. Travel Percentage: Road Warrior. Job Shift: Any.

Summary

This position evaluates and implements occupational therapy for patients with acute or chronic physical impairments and/or disabilities through therapeutic techniques that relieve pain, restore physical functioning, and facilitate independence. The occupational therapist may also focus on the prevention of disability or injury recurrence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide treatment as ordered and approved by the attending physician.
• Evaluate the home environment and make recommendations.
• Observe and report findings about the patient’s condition to the attending physician and other agency staff, and document information in the patient’s record.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to determine patient level of functioning.
• Establish a plan of treatment and goals based on the referral and evaluation of functional skills, developmental reflexes, muscle strength, tone, coordination, sensation tests, and other measures to ensure rapid patient recovery.
• Develop and revise the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care‑team members.
• Implement therapy according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate providers, equipment, and techniques within the scope of occupational therapy.
• Provide written instructions for the home health aide to promote extension of therapy services.
• Perform supervisory visits, with or without the assigned aide(s) or assistant(s) being present, at least every 30 days or on every 10th visit. Report back to the corresponding Case Manager.
• Supervise other agency personnel when appropriate.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, complete equipment justification forms, and arrange for the delivery of equipment.
• Evaluate outcomes of care, assess patient progress, and make recommendations regarding discharge.
• Consult and co‑treat with other patient care team members to discuss patient progress, set objectives for patient treatment, and integrate occupational therapy with other activities.
• Educate the patient and/or caregiver(s) about the findings of the evaluation, established goals of the occupational therapy program, plan of treatment, home programs, and other related information.
• Provide documentation of patient care according to established criteria.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects.
• Participate in in‑services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings and other related activities.
• Assist with departmental maintenance and supplies.
• Take part in other duties and meetings that may be assigned by the Clinical Director of Home Health, Branch Director or Director of Therapy Services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of occupational therapy.
• Be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the practicing state.
• Have experience in home health (preferred).
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a current driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Have a criminal background check performed before hire.
• Abide by the ethical guidelines as outlined by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Complete and pass a skills evaluation test.
• Keep a current health certificate on file.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety issues related to patient treatment, especially regarding body substance precautions and body mechanics to protect self, patients, and personnel working with the therapist.
• Adhere to dress code; assure neat and clean appearance, and wear identification while providing patient care.
• Adhere to legal practice standards, including applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills; provide patient visits as scheduled; complete patient care within the designated time.
• Attend annual review, case conference, and in‑services as scheduled.
• Follow Harmony’s adverse event/incident reporting procedure and Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Maintain currency of professional knowledge by participating in continuing education offerings.
• Assure continued competency by maintaining and updating professional performance, knowledge, and skills.
• Practice in a manner consistent with the respective professional and Harmony code of ethics.
• Comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of Harmony Home Health & Hospice.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee must be able to lift, stand, bend, transfer, stoop, stretch, walk, push, pull, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and perform partial or complete assistance with activities of daily living without help from another healthcare worker or caregiver. Required visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Physical demands may also involve exposure to weather conditions prevalent at the time, and the noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.