Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico in Las Cruces, NM is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide per diem coverage. The role involves evaluating patients, improving motor functions, and teaching daily living tasks with adaptive devices when needed.

The position requires current OT licensure and BLS/CPR, with preference for 1 year rehab hospital experience. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to support quality and efficient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Competency in the provision of care according to established standards.
• Appropriate application of age-specific standards from pediatric to geriatric care.
• General computer skills: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership in delegating, organizing and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
• Teaches patients to perform daily living tasks and selects adaptive equipment as needed.
• Integrates the hospital's mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Skills

OT license

BLS/CPR

1 year rehab exp

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.