Occupational Therapist Supervisor (DOH/NMBHI #11833)

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist Supervisor in Las Vegas, NM. This full-time position involves providing therapy services across all ages and supervising staff. Candidates must hold a license in New Mexico with supervisory experience preferred. Competitive salary range with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Experience with occupational therapy practices and modalities.
• Clinical experience working with special needs clients.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services as per physician orders.
• Administer evaluations and specialized treatments.
• Train staff to ensure consistent care delivery.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Practice

Supervisory Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist in New Mexico

Job description

Occupational Therapist Supervisor (DOH/NMBHI #11833)

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Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Salary

$38.63 - $61.81 Hourly

$80,354 - $128,567 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HJ

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

Incumbent will be responsible for providing and performing occupational therapy services as ordered by a physician, assessments, intervention, treatment implementation, documentation, etc. to all ages of the population to include pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics in order to increase and/ or maintain function and independence for daily living skills.

How does it get done?

Incumbent will administer evaluations/ assessments, specialized treatments, intervention plans and discharge. Incumbent will evaluate effect of treatment at various intensities and duration and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Provides in services training to staff to assure appropriate and consistent care. Incumbent will direct and coordinate application of splints and other adaptive devices.

Who are the customers?

Patients/Residents/Clients

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate will have:

Experience with occupational therapy practice, principal and procedure;

Experience with clinical applications of appropriate treatment and modalities;

Experience working with clients, families and clients with special needs;

Experience with being a supervisor, leadership and interpersonal skills;

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in New Mexico.

Minimum Qualification

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New Mexico and two (2) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

• SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results.
• CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  
  

Working Conditions

This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual /Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Department is Long Term Care Division. Work hours are 8 am to 5 pm.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Pablo Garcia [phone]. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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