OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PER DIEM -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

UNM Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitative services in a per diem capacity. The role may involve patients across Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups, with responsibility for assessment, treatment planning, and patient education.

The OT will collaborate with the rehabilitation team, maintain documentation, and supervise students as needed in a dynamic hospital setting. Per diem status and day shift are noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Related discipline recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient to determine treatment goals and outline therapy.
• Plan therapy program including sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Consult with rehabilitative team and medical staff on patient care.
• Select appropriate therapy activities to meet patient needs.
• Educate patients on skills and techniques for therapy participation and evaluate progress.
• Order and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Supervise students and volunteers as delegated; delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with patients, visitors, physicians and staff.
• Continue professional development through education and training.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Related Discipline

Job description

Pediatric Patient population only. Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Pediatric Patient population only. Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department

CTH Occup Therapy

FTE

0.05

Status

PRN

Shift: Days

Position Summary

Organize and deliver occupational therapy to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically-impaired following disease, injury, or surgical intervention. Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitate learning of skills and functions necessary for adaptation and productivity. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• ASSESSMENT - Evaluate patient to determine treatment goals; outline delivery of therapy according to assessed needs
• THERAPY PLAN - Plan therapy program to include sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical functions or to adjust to handicaps
• CONSULTATION - Consult with members of rehabilitative team in therapy delivery; consult with medical staff on patient care
• THERAPY - Select constructive therapy suited to patient needs
• EDUCATION - Educate patients on skills and techniques required for participation in therapy program; evaluate progress, attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential
• SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT - Order supplies and equipment
• TOOLS & EQUIPMENT - Clean and repair tools and equipment
• TRAINING - Conduct or participate in training medical/nursing/ancillary personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives
• DEVICES - Design and fit adaptive devices for patient use
• DOCUMENTATION - Document patient care activities; process patient billing
• SUPERVISION - Supervise and instruct occupational therapy students and volunteers as delegated; delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate
• CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Education specialization

• Related Discipline

Experience

Nonessential

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience

Credentials

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• NM Occupational Therapist License or Temporary License

Physical Conditions

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions

• Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
• Satisfy Per Diem program requirements within dept
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required