Occupational Therapist - PhysMed Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM provides Occupational Therapy services including assessment, plan development, and discharge planning for inpatient and outpatient clients. The OT works with supervision of OT/OTA programs and coordinates student and volunteer involvement.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment plans with measurable goals, participation in care conferences, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Therapy.
• All modalities/equipment used by an Occupational Therapy Assistant as outlined by the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides Occupational Therapy services including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation with follow-up and discharge planning.
• Assists with supervision and coordination of OT student programs, OTA student programs, Rehab Technicians and Volunteers.
• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine patient status and develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs and interdepartmental meetings.
• Counsels patients and families regarding evaluation, care and education; initiates discharge planning.
• Demonstrates adherence to CORE values and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Maintains awareness of community resources for referrals.

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Summary:

Provides Occupational Therapy Services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation with the follow-up and discharge planning. Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development, department operations and Performance Improvement activities. Assists with supervising and coordinating the Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant Student programs. In addition, supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers.

Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the physical, cognitive and daily living abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific needs. (E)
• Develops and implements, with patient/family participation, individualized treatment plans, as indicated, considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with measurable goals and methods to achieve goals. (E)
• Adheres consistently to the P&Ps relating to documentation, to include: Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress notes as required, Discharge Summaries and other notations as appropriate. (E)
• Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, departmental, and interdepartmental meetings. (E)
• Counsels both patient (if appropriate), family and other involved individuals regarding patient evaluation, care and treatment. Initiates and completes discharge planning in a timely manner and provides effective education and training. (E)
• Assists with coordination and supervision of the Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant student programs, as well as the volunteer program.
• Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department including orientation of new associates, scheduling of patients to assure quality patient coverage and appropriate staff supervision, as necessary. (E)
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System. (E)
• Understands, supports and participates in Performance Improvement activities. (M)
• Complies with and develops efficient and creative ways to maintain departmental productivity standards. (E)
• Maintains an awareness of other agencies within the community in order to make appropriate referrals, when indicated, to network and to increase knowledge of community resources. (E)
• Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self, department and community. Participates in research activities, as appropriate. (M)
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental, and population specific needs of patients served by the department. (E)
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychological, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. (E)
• Fosters and promotes positive and professional relationships with members of the medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
• Performs other related duties as directed. (M)

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Occupational Therapy is required.
• All modalities/equipment used by an Occupational Therapy Assistant as outlined by the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

Experience

• None required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners of Texas.
• BLS certification is required.
• Must also successfully complete the pre-employment/post job offer health screening examination and the annual screening, each year thereafter as an employee.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed