Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to plan, implement, and evaluate care programs for disabled patients in Alamogordo, NM. The role requires active NM OT licensure, a Bachelor's in OT, and at least 1 year of experience. Current BLS is required.

You will contribute to patient-centered therapy, assessments, and program development. This 13-week assignment involves collaborating with the care team, applying OT procedures, and maintaining detailed progress records while adhering to

Qualifications

• Active licensure as an Occupational Therapist in New Mexico.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Minimum 1 year of OT experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care programs designed to assist disabled patients regain physical and social stability.
• Utilize occupational therapy procedures to help patients relearn daily living activities.
• Observe and evaluate patients' progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs tailored to individual needs.
• Coordinate therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patients' capabilities and treatment goals; participate in rounds and conferences.
• Prepare and maintain records indicating patient progress and care plans as required by policies.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Therapy - OT

Profession: Therapy

Specialty: Occupational Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 5 days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: Active licensure as an Occupational Therapist in New Mexico

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Must-Have: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Description:Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care programs designed to assist disabled patients regain physical and social stability.Utilize selected occupational therapy procedures to help patients relearn daily living activities.Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety criteria appropriate to the assigned population.Maintain required core competencies.Comply with set policies and procedures, including dress code guidelines.Plan, organize, and participate in medically oriented occupational therapy programs.Evaluate the extent of patients' abilities and limitations.Assist patients in regaining coordination through selected therapy procedures.Determine activity assignments to achieve therapeutic goals.Help clients perform activities of all types.Use physical exercises to assist patients in increasing strength and dexterity.Utilize activities to help patients improve visual acuity and discern patterns.Employ computer programs to aid clients in improving decision-making, problem-solving, memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills.Design or create special equipment needed for use at home or work.Develop adaptive equipment and teach clients with severe limitations how to use it effectively.Occupational Therapists may work with various populations or specialized settings.Observe and evaluate patients' progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs tailored to individual needs.Coordinate therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patients' capabilities and treatment goals.Participate in rounds, patient care conferences, consultations, and educational programs aimed at enhancing patient care and staff performance.Recommend new occupational therapy methods and techniques.Prepare and maintain a variety of records indicating patient progress and care plans as required by policies.