Full-Time Occupational Therapist Job
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: March 28, 2026
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Job Description:
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 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. Verifies physician orders prior to
evaluation. Completes the evaluation & establishes goals and plan
of care in collaboration with the patient, his/her family and other
healthcare workers as appropriate. Administers and directs
administration of all Occupational Therapy treatment & modalities
to assist the patient in reaching his/her maximum rehabilitation
potential through the use of ADL activities, splinting, ROM,
endurance building, strengthening exercises, cognitive retraining,
coordination & dexterity training. Calls the physician if treatment
ordered is not indicated. Acquisitions appropriate equipment,
checks equipment being used for safety, and communicates the
evaluation, treatment procedures and the use of the specific
equipment to patient and family. therapeutic exercises, hot moist
packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, paraffin, soft tissue
mobilization, balance training and functional mobility training.
Maintains contact with the referring physician regarding patient
progress. Observes treatment effects & recommends changes to
physician if indicated. Directs and oversees COTA’s and
Rehabilitation Assistants during occupational therapy treatments.
Participates with on-the-job training of rehabilitation personnel.
Completes appropriate documentation for a specific area in which
the therapy is provided. Promotes the team approach to delivery of
rehabilitation services, while serving as a representative in the
field of Occupational Therapy. In collaboration with the
rehabilitation team, develops and implements measures for quality
assurance and participates in performance improvement activities.
Ensures charges correlate with treatment session documentation and
length of time in therapy. Doctorate, Masters, or Bachelors degree
in Occupational Therapy. One year Occupational Therapy preferred.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses: ~ Current New Mexico
American Occupational Therapy Association licensure & BLS
certification required. MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Full Time
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