Occupational Therapist

Job Details

Job Location:

Winrock Clinic & PT - Albuquerque, NM 87110

In partnership with physician and/or other practitioners, this position is responsible for the evaluation, assessment, treatment, management and rehabilitation of patients with conditions affecting the hands and upper quadrant.

• Plans and evaluates patient treatment program in coordination with medical staff.
• Administers treatment program per physician instruction.
• Able to evaluate and treat patients according to budgeted volume.
• Documents care provided, maintains patient records, charts, and discharge summaries.
• Educates patients and family in proper care and use of various support and exercise programs.
• Splint fabrication per physician instruction.
• Evaluates patientneeds, discusses condition and appropriate treatment plans with physicians and medical staff and recommends solutions to patient care problems.
• Evaluates charts and reports on patient’s progress and bill patients according to established procedures.
• Recommends OT policies and procedures concerning services provided.
• Maintains quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Conducts and participates in clinic educational programs.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work area.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient account and employee information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and NMOA policy.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to understand, read, write and speak English required, bilingual preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, medical information or governmental regulations.
• Clearly and concisely conveys information and ideas through a variety of mechanisms in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Able to professionally communicate, relate, and present to physicians, management, and other clinical and non-clinical support staff.
• Must be able to build and maintain strong customer relations and patient care.
• Ability to recognize and define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and find process improvements to correct errors.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Must be able identify complex problems and review related information to evaluate and implement solutions.
• Exhibit an understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance policy (e.g., HIPAA) as it relates to a medical clinic environment.
• Exhibit working knowledge and skills in physical therapy equipment and safety regulations policies and procedures.
• Must be able to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks and personalities effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner.
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information.
• Must be highly organized, timely and thorough.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and positively influence and lead others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency.
• Proficient computer skills (including, but not limited to spreadsheets, word documents, Internet and email) required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• May be assigned to or transferred to…