Job Description

Occupational Therapist at Presbyterian Healthcare Services summary:

An Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical and developmental disorders using therapeutic interventions to enhance rehabilitation and independence. They coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to align treatment with discharge goals and advocate for patient needs across various care settings. This role requires licensure, relevant certifications, and a commitment to evidence-based practices within a healthcare environment.

Overview:

As an Outpatient Occupational Therapist , you'll work with patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders.

 

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 in Santa Fe, New Mexico!

 

 

 

Work Schedule: Per Diem / As Needed Outpatient 
Day Shift, Monday - Friday
Non-Exempt

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Strongline Staff Safety - a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help if safety is a concern.
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends.
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.

 

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.

 

This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree, Masters preferred
• BLS required at the time of hire
• NM licensure

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients using a wide range of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of function, occupation, and developmental disorders

• Demonstrates understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan of patients served

• Oversees comprehensive rehabilitation programs addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental needs

• Promotes patient and caregiver self-determination by leveraging external resources to maximize independence

• Coordinates and communicates with interdisciplinary teams involved in patient care

• Aligns treatment efforts with discharge goals established during initial evaluation and throughout care

• Advocates for patients’ needs and rights throughout the care process

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Provides care across various settings including inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, community-based, and home health environments

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, patient care, therapeutic interventions, physical disorders, developmental disorders, evidence-based treatment, healthcare, patient advocacy, interdisciplinary team

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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