Occupational Therapist - Student Loan Support (Full‑Time)

Ernest Health, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO/HDHP medical plans

FSA/HSA options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with employer match

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

Competitive compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness challenges

Earned Time Off

Career ladder bonus

Therapy preceptor bonus

CE opportunities

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist in Las Cruces, NM to join the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico. The role involves evaluating patients, improving motor abilities, and teaching daily living tasks within an established team.

Qualifications include an OT license and CPR, with a preference for rehab hospital experience. The hospital emphasizes professional growth, education, and comprehensive benefits for staff.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• One year of rehab hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of treatment costs and financial considerations.
• Competency in care according to established standards for multiple age groups.
• Good written and verbal communication, with data entry and record management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and helps improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
• Teaches patients to perform daily living tasks and recommends adaptive equipment.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

Licensed OT

CPR/BLS

Rehab hospital experience

Education

Master's/OTD in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist in Las Cruces, NM to join the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico. The role involves evaluating patients, improving motor abilities, and teaching daily living tasks within an established team.

Qualifications include an OT license and CPR, with a preference for rehab hospital experience. The hospital emphasizes professional growth, education, and comprehensive benefits for staff.