Occupational Therapist

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Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Occupational Therapist in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital includes state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for patients recovering from health care conditions. It is the only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

• Performs occupational therapy assessment procedures utilizing techniques consistent with the patient's diagnosis. Develops individualized treatment plan based on evaluation findings.

• Provides detailed and concise documentation of evaluation, treatment, interim reports, and discharge evaluations within departmental timelines. Provides all necessary documentation required for on-going patient care.

• Participates in mentoring and training of clinical support staff, new professional staff, and students/volunteers in the aspects of patient care.

• Participates in the development and implementation of departmental performance improvement.

• Participates in the development and implementation of clinical program development.

• Responsible for completing basic occupational therapy competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies.

• Meets productivity expectations for level of care and FTE status.

• Utilizes support staff and resources as per general guidance of departmental guidelines.

• Takes ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.

• Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.

• Cooperates and interacts with supervisors, peers, other departments, and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to "service".

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• Current Licensure or licensure eligible in Occupational Therapy in State of NM
• Current CPR
• Ability to communicate effectively and finish tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction and established procedures

Preferred Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• One (1) year experience in job-related environment