Occupational Therapist — Sign-On & Relocation, Growth Perks

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Wellness program

Nutrition coaching

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work with patients on a range of rehabilitation interventions for physical and developmental disorders. The role is full time with a weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, in Rio Rancho, NM, and includes a sign-on/relocation consideration for qualified candidates.

You will evaluate and treat patients, coordinate care with multiple disciplines, and advocate for patient independence while navigating healthcare

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practice.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Understanding of rules and regulations of the specific setting.
• Less than one year experience in occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of function/occupation and developmental disorders.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span.
• Oversees a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental well-being of the patient.
• Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve independence.
• Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.
• Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.
• Is a patient advocate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

OT knowledge

Basic computer skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work with patients on a range of rehabilitation interventions for physical and developmental disorders. The role is full time with a weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, in Rio Rancho, NM, and includes a sign-on/relocation consideration for qualified candidates.

You will evaluate and treat patients, coordinate care with multiple disciplines, and advocate for patient independence while navigating healthcare