Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico in Las Cruces, NM is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a per diem position. The role focuses on evaluating patients and facilitating recovery of motor and cognitive skills within an inpatient rehab setting.

You will help patients adapt to daily living and work activities, select assistive devices, and contribute to high-quality care following established hospital guidelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and helps improve basic motor functions and reasoning.
• Teaches tasks for daily living and work environments to compensate for loss.
• Assists in selecting adaptive equipment and integrates hospital guiding principles.

Skills

OT licensure

CPR/BLS

Rehab hospital exp

Job description

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.