Occupational Therapist - 743019

Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: August 24, 2024

Job Description:

Description
Tiered Sign On Bonus of $5,000
$5,000 Retention Bonus for up to three years
Possible Relocation Reimbursement (dependent on location and receipts provided)
--- Plan, organize and participate in medically orientated occupational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal. --- Assist clients in performing activities of all types--- Use physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterity--- Use activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns--- Use computer programs to help clients improve decision-making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills. --- Design or make special equipment needed at home or at work--- Develop computer-aided adaptive equipment and teach clients with severe limitations how to use that equipment in order to communicate better and control various aspects of their environment. --- Occupational Therapists may work with particular populations, i. e. children, the elderly, or may work in specialized settings, i. e. mental health. --- Observe and evaluate patient's progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs. --- Coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient's needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives. --- Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new occupational therapy methods and techniques. --- Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies

Requirements
EducationRequired: - - - -BachelorsLicenses & CertificationsRequired: - - - -L-Occ TherapistPreferred: - - - -C-BLS

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