Occupational Therapist NEW PAY RATE + 15K Sign-on + Relocation Assistance

Las Cruces, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Join a supportive patientfocused team where your expertise truly makes a difference. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative hospital environment with access to modern resources strong interdisciplinary support and meaningful patient outcomes. We value worklife balance professional growth and clinical excellencebacked by a competitive new pay rate a $15000 signon bonus and relocation assistance to help you settle into beautiful southern New Mexico. If youre passionate about helping patients regain independence and want to grow your career with a team that invests in you wed love to hear from you!

Full Time
$15K Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance (Medical Dental Vision)
401(k) With Matching
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
100% licensure/certification reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates plans and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients ability to perform daily living and work activities as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals reassessing progress regularly and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients physical cognitive and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly.
Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
Provides safe and effective treatment interventions including therapeutic exercises adaptive equipment training and patient education with appropriate documentation for each session.
Regularly reassesses patient progress updating treatment plans as needed and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team including physicians nurses and other rehabilitation professionals to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
Maintains a clean safe and organized environment for patients and staff ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles practices and evidence-based interventions.
Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients families and interdisciplinary team members.
Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

OT - Occupational Therapist Registered issued by the state regulatory board required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

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DescriptionJoin a supportive patientfocused team where your expertise truly makes a difference. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative hospital environment with access to modern resources strong interdisciplinary support and meaningful patient outcomes. We value worklife balance...

Description

Full Time
$15K Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance (Medical Dental Vision)
401(k) With Matching
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
100% licensure/certification reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement

Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients physical cognitive and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly.
Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
Provides safe and effective treatment interventions including therapeutic exercises adaptive equipment training and patient education with appropriate documentation for each session.
Regularly reassesses patient progress updating treatment plans as needed and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team including physicians nurses and other rehabilitation professionals to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
Maintains a clean safe and organized environment for patients and staff ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles practices and evidence-based interventions.
Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients families and interdisciplinary team members.
Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications