Occupational Therapist

Company: Avidity Exchange LLC
Location: Los Alamos
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

PLEASE PROVIDE A PERSONAL EMAIL AND CONTACT PHONE NUMBER WHEN APPLYING Occupational Therapist Therapy & Rehabilitation: Occupational Therapist (OT) Santa Fe, NM Full-time Key qualifications Licenses and certifications NM License Years of experience 1+ years Overview Occupational Therapist Santa Fe, NM Full Time Job Description: Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders. Top reasons to love this job: - Competitive salaries - Work for the top healthcare system in the state with an amazing professional culture - Bonuses for obtaining certifications with generous CME allowances - Live, work and play in Santa Fe, low cost of living, friendly people and loads of recreational options. Requirements: - Licensed Occupational Therapist. Must have active NM license or be eligible. - 1yr of experience as an OT preferred - CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) preferred - Masters preferred Details Summary Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders Responsibilities Evaluates and treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of function/occupation and developmental disorders. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence. Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care. Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care. Is a patient advocate. Other duties as assigned. Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long term care, community based care and home health care Other Information Masters preferred. Professional Roles and Requirements Occupational Therapist Requires detailed knowledge of occupational therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretation of data. Basic computer skills required. Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting Less than one year experience in occupational therapy.

Keywords: Avidity Exchange LLC, Santa Fe , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Los Alamos, New Mexico