Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Requisition :
Category:
Clinical Care-Rehab Services

Location:

Socorro General Hospital, Socorro, NM
Salary: USD $23.11 – $35.29 per hour

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, applies a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical, psycho-social, and developmental disorders.
Type of Opportunity:
Full Time (FTE: 1.000000). Exempt:
No.

Work Schedule:

Days.

• Two to three years of college level courses, Associate Degree, or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Occupational Therapist Assistant License required
• Less than one year experience in Occupational Therapy
• Associate Degree (Education requirement)
• Occupational Therapist Assistant credential (Credential)

• Implements treatment programs for improvement of physical, psycho-social, or developmental dysfunction and independence in activities of daily living.
• May modify treatment procedures in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist.
• Arranges for provision of adaptive equipment and/or splints to increase patient independence in activities of daily living.
• Educates and instructs regarding home programs and preventive measures as appropriate to patient, family, and others.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patient, family, physician, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-services and other meetings as required.
• Participates on special project teams and other related duties as assigned and required.
• Other duties as assigned.

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!

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Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. We offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian's story is built on the amazing people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About Our Regional Delivery System

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro, and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

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