Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy/Full-Time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Description

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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. -

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