OT Assistant — Flexible Schedule with Growth

Yourpurehealth; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional

Free CEUs

401k Plan

Rewards and Recognition via CareHeroes

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Career Growth

Job summary

PureHealth in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver services under supervision, aligning with policies and regulations.

You will assess patients, develop plans, document, collaborate with care teams, and contribute to program development.

Candidates should have graduation from accredited therapy program, valid state OT license, and ability to work in a post-acute setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Valid State OT License.
• COTA license required.
• Active License Required.
• Preferred: 1 year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, may contribute to the assessment of inpatients and outpatients in relation to their diagnosis.
• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, may provide intervention in accordance to, and contribute to the treatment plan, which is patient focused and relevant to the actual and potential health problems of the customer.
• Documentation (daily charges, Progress Notes, and other reports) is complete, legible, accurate, timely and reflective of department standards.
• Therapeutic benefit of treatment is monitored and modified appropriately.
• Provides education at the level appropriate for each customer. Customer and/or family’s learning needs are assessed, addressed, and documented per department standards.
• Initiates, coordinates, and communicates collaborative efforts(provider updates, discharge planning) amongst health team members and other interested parties to show a comprehensive picture of the customer.
• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills and techniques specific to each unit on an annual basis.
• Organizes and adjusts schedule according to department work volume and customer caseload to maintain productivity targets. Keeps immediate supervisor informed of ongoing activities or problems in regards to customer caseload in a timely manner.
• Provides input regarding department operational matters including but not limited to program development, quality improvement, facilities, planning, operational and capital budgets.
• Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Corporate Compliance Program, the licensing Board of Texas Healthcare and the American Occupational Therapy

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Multicultural competence

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Initiative

Self-direction

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PureHealth in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver services under supervision, aligning with policies and regulations.

You will assess patients, develop plans, document, collaborate with care teams, and contribute to program development.

Candidates should have graduation from accredited therapy program, valid state OT license, and ability to work in a post-acute setting.