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Occupational Therapist - NEW PAY RATE + $15K Sign-on + Relocation Assistance
full-timeLas Cruces

Summary

Location

Las Cruces

Type

full-time

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About this role

Occupational Therapist 

  • Full Time 
  • $10K 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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Other facts

Tech stack
Occupational Therapy,Patient Evaluation,Treatment Planning,Patient Education,Interdisciplinary Collaboration,Documentation,Mentoring,Time Management,Communication,Therapeutic Exercises,Adaptive Equipment Training,BCLS Certification,EMR Systems,Patient Privacy,Regulatory Compliance

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS affiliates operate 70 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities. This includes developing individualized treatment plans, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with the care team.

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