Occupational Therapist Outpatient

Ernest Health, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (PPO / HDHP)

Dental & Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Competitive compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program and wellness rewards

Earned Time Off (vacation accrual)

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. in Las Cruces, NM is seeking an Occupational Therapist for outpatient services. This full-time role offers flexibility with part-time and per diem options and a student loan contribution program to support professional growth.

Join a world-class team at Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, a 40-bed facility with top national rankings in rehabilitative care, providing inpatient and outpatient services and opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities
• Teaches daily living and work-related tasks to compensate for impairment
• Assists patients in selecting adaptive equipment and devices
• Ensures care aligns with hospital mission and guiding principles

Skills

OT licensure

CPR certified

Rehabilitation experience

Clinical operations knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist Outpatient - Full-Time - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Part Time and Per Diem options available.

Student Loan Contribution Payment Program available!

Join our world‑class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico Our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 15 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Brain Injury, Stroke and Spinal Cord Certification. At our 40‑bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving the communities of Southern New Mexico. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well‑being.

Benefits: Full Time / Part Time

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation

Wellness & Work Life balance: Full Time / Part Time

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth:Full Time

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program
• Continuing education opportunities

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State Occupational Therapist License.
• Current CPR

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.