Occupational Therapist PRN

Addus HomeCare; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Great culture and team atmosphere

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in New Mexico is seeking an Occupational Therapist for PRN coverage in Belen. You will provide therapy services according to a physician's plan of care and standards of practice.

You will develop treatment goals, teach new skills, fabricate splints, train patients on adaptive devices, maintain clinical records, and coordinate with other care professionals. Valid NBCOT registration, ACOTE-accredited OT program, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Registered with NBCOT.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical OT experience (preferred).
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients per physician's plan of care.
• Develops treatment programs and sets functional goals.
• May teach new skills or retrain patients on daily activities.
• May fabricate splints and instruct on adaptive equipment.
• May train patients in use of prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Maintains clinical records and reports any changes to the physician.
• Maintains communication with other care team members.

Skills

CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

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Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Occupational Therapist to come join our rapidly growing team in Belen, NM.

PRN

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You�ll Do:

• Provides occupation therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals as needed.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with our policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient�s condition. Submits these records in accordance with our policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient�s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredit�ed jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• At least Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist. (Preferred)
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.