Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. seeks an Occupational Therapist for per diem coverage in Las Cruces, New Mexico. You will join the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico team delivering patient-centered care to improve function and independence.

The role involves evaluating patients, designing treatment plans, and assisting with adaptive equipment and discharge planning while following hospital guidelines and standards of care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• BLS/CPR certification is required.
• One year of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to improve basic motor functions and reasoning, and teach daily living tasks; select adaptive equipment when appropriate.

Skills

OT licensure

BLS/CPR certification

Rehabilitation hospital experience

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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.

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.