Occupational Therapist Albuquerque

Job Details

Job Location:

Alburquerque, NM 87109
Position Type:
Part Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage :
Road Warrior

Job Shift: Any
Summary

This position evaluates and implements occupational therapy to patients with acute or chronic physical impairments and/or disabilities through the use of therapeutic techniques to relieve pain, restore physical functioning and facilitate independence. The occupational therapist may also be involved in the prevention of disabilities or injury reoccurrence.

• Provide treatment as ordered and approved by the attending physician.
• Evaluate the home environment and make recommendations.
• Observe and report findings about the patient’s condition to the attending physician and other agency staff, and document information in the patient’s record.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to determine patient level of functioning
• Establish a plan of treatment and goals based on the referral and evaluation of functional skills, developmental reflexes, muscle strength, tone and coordination, sensation tests, and other measures to ensure rapid patient recovery.
• Develop and revise the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members
• Implement therapy according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate providers, equipment and techniques within the scope of occupational therapy.
• Provide written instructions for the home health aide to promote extension of therapy services.
• Perform supervisory visits, with or without the assigned aide(s) or assistant(s) being present, at least every 30 days or on every 10th visit. Report back to the corresponding Case Manager.
• Supervise other agency personnel when appropriate.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, complete equipment justification forms, and arrange for the delivery of equipment.
• Evaluate outcomes of care, assess patient progress and makes recommendations regarding discharge.
• Consult and co-treat with other patient care team members to discuss patient progress, set objectives for patient treatment and integrate occupational therapy with other activities.
• Educate the patient and/or caregiver(s) about the findings of the evaluation, established goals of the occupational therapy program, plan of treatment, home programs, and other related information.
• Provide documentation of patient care according to established criteria.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects.
• Participate in in-services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings and other related activities.
• Assist with departmental maintenance and supplies.
• Take part in other duties and meetings that may be assigned by the Clinical Director of Home Health, Branch Director or Director of Therapy Services.

• This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of occupational therapy.
• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the practicing state.
• Experience in home health preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a current driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Have a criminal background check performed before hire.
• Abide by the ethical guidelines as outlined by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Complete and pass a skills evaluation test.
• Keep a current health certificate on file.
• Maintain a current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body substance precautions and body mechanics to protect self, patients and personnel working with the therapist.
• Adhere to dress code; assure that appearance is neat and clean. Wear…