? Urgent Search! Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy/Full-Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Description 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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