Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A rehabilitation services provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time position in Roswell, New Mexico. The successful candidate will provide differential diagnoses and develop therapy programs for patients with functional disorders. This role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant state licensing. Candidates will work within a rehabilitation team and be responsible for patient evaluations, treatment plans, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field.
• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or no experience with a Master's degree.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Provide differential diagnoses for patients with functional disorders.
• Plan and conduct therapy programs in various settings.
• Evaluate patients’ progress and prepare detailed reports.
• Interact with rehabilitation and nursing teams on treatment plans, progress, and prognosis.
• Evaluate patient progress and prepare detailed reports.
• Keep required documentation current and timely.

Skills

Differential diagnosis for functional disorders

Patient treatment program development

Collaboration with rehabilitation team

Documentation and report writing

Compliance with state and federal regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Fulltime Occupational Therapist – 13 weeks or longer

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Provides differential diagnosis for patients with functional disorders, writes reports to contracted facilities and patients’ physicians, plans, organizes, and conducts therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to rehabilitate those impaired by illness, injury, or psychological or developmental problems. Assists the patient, family, and restorative personnel to obtain information for recovery. Interacts regularly with the rehabilitation team and nursing staff on treatment plans, progress, and prognosis. Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares detailed reports. Assures all required documentation is completed and appropriately placed in a timely manner.

• Establishes and carries out treatment programs based on diagnostic information to meet patients’ ADL needs.
• Maintains good rapport with nursing and administrative personnel across facilities.
• Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.
• Reports any problem areas within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Complies with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure/Certification: Must have a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related field plus 5 years of experience. Alternatively, a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related field with no experience and licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.

951-251-0997

Additional Information

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