Occupational Therapist PRN Occupational Therapy
Company: Memorial Medical Center
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Who We Are -People are our passion and purpose.---Come work
where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.
Memorial Medical Center is a---199-bed hospital offering a spectrum
of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative
services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. -Where We Are
-From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer's
markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with
natural wonder, year-round excitement, and historic proportions of
fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions,
outstanding educational system, and friendly people. -Why Choose
UsHealth (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time
employeesCompetitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package
for full-time employeesEmployee Assistance Program - mental,
physical, and financial wellness assistanceTuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicantsProfessional
Development and Growth OpportunitiesAnd much more--- -Position
Summary -As an Occupational Therapist with Memorial Medical Center,
you will provide direct patient care services to individuals of all
ages that facilitate progress toward performance-based goals in a
supportive, team oriented environment in accordance with the
principals and practices of occupation therapy and with Memorial
Medical Center policies and procedures. Our rehab department has an
active role in communicating recommendations for next level of care
and assessing DME needs. Our occupational therapists have the
opportunity to evaluate and treat patients with a variety of
medical needs located throughout the facility including ICU/CCU,
orthopedics, medical/surgical, NICU, PICU, ED, and others. You will
work closely with a dynamic, interactive interdisciplinary team
including physical therapy, speech therapy, therapy technicians,
nursing, patient care technicians, physicians, case management,
respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and others.Additional
responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist include:Perform
appropriate occupational therapy evaluations, implement -and manage
an individualized evidence-based patient plan of -care according to
physician orders.Documenting patient progress daily and adjusting
treatment plans as necessaryAccurately bill for services provided
in accordance to CMS guidelines.Supervise assistants, technicians,
students.Openly communicate with case management to assist with
throughput.Assess patients' need and use devices such as walkers,
shower chairs, beside -chairs, bedside commodes, splints, ADL
equipment, etc.Collaborate with other healthcare providers to
maintain continuity of care -and focus on patient goalsMaintain
productivity standardsMinimum Qualifications -o - - - - - - -
Minimum Education: - -BS degree in Occupational Therapy from an
accredited university. -o - - - - - - - Minimum Experience: -One
year previous experience in both inpatient and outpatient, and/or
home health settings preferred.o - - - - - - -
Certification/Licensure: - -Current or eligible New Mexico
Occupational Therapist license and Certification by the National
Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy as an Occupational
Therapist Registered (OTR). CPR required. - - - -Certification or
completion courses must meet the standards of Memorial Medical
Center.EEOC StatementMemorial Medical Center is committed to
providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and
employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting
discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment
because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin,
disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual
orientation, veterans' -status -or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state or local law. -Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran
Keywords: Memorial Medical Center, El Paso , Occupational Therapist PRN Occupational Therapy, Other , Las Cruces, Texas
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