? Urgent Search! Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: June 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist,
schedules, plans and delivers prescribed occupational therapy
treatments, services and home instruction to patients in such areas
as daily living skills, functional mobility, neuromuscular
reeducation, vocational, general musculoskeletal, energy
conservation and joint protection. Utilizes orthotic and adaptive
equipment and positioning devices as required. Documents patient
status and reports changes. Responsibilities: The Certified
Occupational Therapy Assistant reports directly to the department
manager and/or his/her designee with clinical supervision provided
by a licensed occupational therapist. Responsible for utilization
and supervision of volunteers, students, and support staff relating
to the provision of occupational therapy services. The occupational
therapist is responsible for interpretation/implementation of
physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection
of confidential information, professional communication, economic
use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy
environment. Knowledgeable of the principles and practice of
occupational therapy. Perform the technical skills of the certified
occupational therapy assistant and be competent to operate the
equipment utilized in his/her professional area. Ability to write
and speak in a professional and intelligent manner and must
demonstrate supervision/management skills. Must comply with the
CHRISTUS Spohn Health System policies, procedures, and standards of
performance. Requirements: Education: Graduate of a school of
occupational therapy that is approved by the Accreditation Council
for Occupational Therapy Education or the World Federation of
Occupational Therapists. Experience: New graduates are accepted for
this position although experience is preferred. Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications: License by the Executive Council
of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners required
prior to employment. CPR (American Heart Association) Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more
information: If you would like to contact us regarding the
accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the
application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.
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