OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PRN

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 76,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, NM is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) for PRN shifts. The role includes evaluating and treating functional mobility, planning care with measurable goals, and ensuring timely documentation per AOTA guidelines.

The position requires a Master’s in Occupational Therapy, NM licensure, and BLS before employment; new grads are welcome with >1 year preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Master’s level program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensure with the New Mexico State Occupational Therapy Board; BLS before employment.
• Greater than one year of experience preferred, but new graduates welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled evaluation and treatment of functional mobility, motor function, muscular strength, sensation, balance, social and environmental needs.
• Create an appropriate plan of care with measurable functional goals, considering psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Provide documentation that meets AOTA and other regulatory guidelines and bill for charges in a timely manner.
• Perform family/caregiver/patient education to increase independence upon discharge.
• Develop an appropriate discharge plan including discharge location, level of assistance, assistive device needs, and community resources.

Skills

Independent patient care

Basic computer

Education

Master’s in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Artesia, NM 88210 Position Type: PRN Education Level: Masters Degree Salary Range: $36.59 - $57.63 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Rehab

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Providing skilled evaluation and treatment of functional mobility, motor function, muscular strengthening, sensation, balance, social, and environmental needs
• Creating an appropriate plan of care that includes measurable functional goals while considering patient’s psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs
• Providing clear documentation that meets AOTA and other regulatory guidelines and billing for appropriate charges in a timely manner
• Perform family/caregiver/patient education to increase independence upon discharge.
• Developing an appropriate discharge plan that includes discharge location, level of assistance, assistive device needs, as well as recommending community resources that may be available

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

As assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

• Basic computer
• Ability to efficiently schedule and perform patient care independently

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age‑specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management:

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:

Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to transfer an average adult patient at a weight of 150 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Graduate of accredited Master’s level program in Occupational Therapy preferred or have graduated from an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations.
• Work Experience: Greater than one year of experience preferred, but new graduates welcomed to apply.
• License/Certification: Must have current licensure with the New Mexico State Occupational Therapy Board. BLS required before employment begins.