Occupational Therapist-Adult OT/Full-Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this
job overview, do not delay your application.
POSITION SUMMARY: Assesses and treats the impact of illness,
injury, developmental or psychological impairments of the patient
in the performance areas of Activities of Daily Living including;
range-of-motion, grooming & hygiene, eating, dressing, toileting,
driving, cooking, or working. Is responsible for assisting the
patient to regain, develop, and learn skills to enable them to
achieve optimal independence, reduce joint strain, prevent further
joint damage and conserve energy. Is responsible for developing,
implementing and monitoring the plan of care for the person served.
Performs and directs administration of all occupational therapy
modalities & collaborates throughout the process with the patient,
their family and the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Doctorate, Masters, or Bachelors degree in Occupational
Therapy.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico American Occupational
Therapy Association licensure & BLS certification required.
SKILLS: Demonstrates accountability and skills in
assessment/evaluation, decision-making and time management. Should
have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and
organizational skills.
EXPERIENCE: One year Occupational Therapy preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
Responsible to: Director/Manager, Rehabilitation Services
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogen: B
Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.
Potential exposure to communicable diseases, combative patients and
hazardous chemicals. Subject to stressful professional
relationships.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Good physical condition.Prolonged,
extensive, or considerable standing and walking. Lifts, positions,
and transfers patients and manipulates occupied equipment. Lifts
supplies or equipment up to 50 lbs. Potential strains resulting
from lifting heavy patients and equipment.
Job ID
Req. No
Job Title
Occupational Therapist-Adult OT/Full-Time
Market
CHRISTUS St. Vincent
Category
Rehabilitation Services
Travel
1-10%
Facility
Not Defined
Address
455 st michaels drive
Santa fe, NM 87505
US
Type
Full Time
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