Occupational Therapist

Exciting Opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Silver City NM Come join one of the largest home health care providers in the State of New Mexico Ambercare Homecare is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to become part of our rapidly growing team in Silver City NM If youre passionate about helping patients maintain their independence and improve their quality of life wed love to hear from you

Full Time Monday through Friday 8am to 5pmCoverage area Silver City and surrounding areas We offer Great culture and team atmosphere

• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision effective on the first of the month
  401k retirement plan with a generous company match
  
  Generous time off accruals
  
  Paid holidays
  
  Mileage reimbursement
  
  Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs Worklife balance

• Provides occupation therapy services to patients according to a written physicians plan of care and as defined in the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals as needed
  
  May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury in accordance with our policy
  
  May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function
  
  May train patient in the use of prosthetic andor orthotic devices
  
  Maintains appropriate clinical records clinical notes and reports to the physician any changes in the patients condition Submits these records in accordance with our policy
  
  Maintains contact communication with other personnel involved in the patients care to promote coordinated efficient care

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association At least Two 2 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist Preferred Must have reliable transportation current drivers license and appropriate automobile insurance
  
  Complies and maintains current CPR certification