Occupational Therapist - Inpatient -Presbyterian Hospital at Presbyterian Healthcare Services summary:
An Occupational Therapist at Presbyterian Hospital provides therapeutic interventions to rehabilitate patients with physical and developmental disorders. They evaluate and treat patients, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and promote patient independence through comprehensive rehabilitation programs. This role requires knowledge of growth and development principles, patient advocacy, and effective communication within varied healthcare settings.
Overview:
Are you passionate about helping people achieve their goals and live meaningful lives? Do you have the skills and knowledge to provide effective and evidence-based interventions for a variety of clients? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our occupational therapy team! As an occupational therapist, you will work with patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders.
Type of Opportunity: Full-Time FTE 1.0 (40 Hours/week)
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours
Sign-on bonus & relocation available for qualified candidates.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends
- Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Interested in learning more?:
Text 505.388.0350 or schedule directly with me by clicking here!
Responsibilities:
Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of function/occupation and developmental disorders.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served
Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient
Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.
Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.
Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.
Is a patient advocate.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Masters preferred.
Professional Roles and Requirements
Occupational Therapist
Requires detailed knowledge of occupational therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretation of data.
Basic computer skills required.
Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific
setting
Less than one year experience in occupational therapy.
Education:
Bachelor Degree
Education specialization:
Occupational Therapy
Credentials:
NM Occupational Therapist Licensure
Benefits:
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $56.92/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
Keywords:
occupational therapy, rehabilitation, therapeutic interventions, patient care, developmental disorders, physical therapy, healthcare, patient advocacy, multidisciplinary coordination, electronic health records
