OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST -

Patient Safety

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Development

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

Assessment

• Evaluate patient to determine treatment goals; outline delivery of therapy according to assessed needs

Treatment Plan

• Plan therapy program to include sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical functions or to adjust to handicaps

Consultation

• Consult with members of rehabilitative team in therapy delivery
• Consult with medical staff on patient care

Treatment

• Select constructive therapy suited to patient needs

Education

• Educate patients on skills and techniques required for participation in therapy program
• Evaluate progress, attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential

Supplies & Equipment

• Order supplies and equipment
• Clean and repair tools and equipment

Training

• Conduct or participate in training medical/nursing/ancillary personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives

Devices

• Design and fit adaptive devices for patient use

Documentation

• Document patient care activities
• Process patient billing

Supervision

• Supervise and instruct occupational therapy students and volunteers as delegated
• Delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate

Customer Relations

• Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees

Qualifications

• Education: Program Graduate, Education specialization: Occupational Therapy Program Graduate
• Experience: Nonessential: No minimum experience required
• Bilingual: English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience
• Credentials: Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days NM Occupational Therapist License or Temporary License
• Physical Conditions: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Department

Rehab Services - SRMC

FTE

1.00 Full Time

Shift

Days

Position Summary

Organize and deliver occupational therapy to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically-impaired following disease, injury, or surgical intervention. Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitate learning of skills and functions necessary for adaptation and productivity. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Relocation Assistance

Available

Sign-On Bonus

Available