State of New Mexico
Occupational Therapist Supervisor
State of New Mexico, Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States, 87701
$38.63 - $61.81 Hourly
$80,354 - $128,567 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HJ
Posting Details
This posting will be used for 30 days to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until the position and/or positions have been filled.
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will be responsible for providing and performing occupational therapy services as ordered by a physician, assessments, intervention, treatment implementation, documentation, etc. to all ages of the population to include pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics in order to increase and/ or maintain function and independence for daily living skills.
How does it get done?
Incumbent will administer evaluations/ assessments, specialized treatments, intervention plans and discharge. Incumbent will evaluate effect of treatment at various intensities and duration and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Provides in services training to staff to assure appropriate and consistent care. Incumbent will direct and coordinate application of splints and other adaptive devices.
Who are the customers?
Patients/Residents/Clients
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate will have: Experience with occupational therapy practice, principal and procedure; Experience with clinical applications of appropriate treatment and modalities; Experience working with clients, families and clients with special needs; Experience with being a supervisor, leadership and interpersonal skills; Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New Mexico and two (2) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field andor direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Substitution Table
No job description available
Employment Requirements
1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results. 2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual /Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Department is Long Term Care Division. Work hours are 8 am to 5 pm.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information:Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
$80,354 - $128,567 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HJ
Posting Details
This posting will be used for 30 days to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until the position and/or positions have been filled.
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will be responsible for providing and performing occupational therapy services as ordered by a physician, assessments, intervention, treatment implementation, documentation, etc. to all ages of the population to include pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics in order to increase and/ or maintain function and independence for daily living skills.
How does it get done?
Incumbent will administer evaluations/ assessments, specialized treatments, intervention plans and discharge. Incumbent will evaluate effect of treatment at various intensities and duration and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Provides in services training to staff to assure appropriate and consistent care. Incumbent will direct and coordinate application of splints and other adaptive devices.
Who are the customers?
Patients/Residents/Clients
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate will have: Experience with occupational therapy practice, principal and procedure; Experience with clinical applications of appropriate treatment and modalities; Experience working with clients, families and clients with special needs; Experience with being a supervisor, leadership and interpersonal skills; Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New Mexico and two (2) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field andor direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Substitution Table
No job description available
Employment Requirements
1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results. 2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual /Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Department is Long Term Care Division. Work hours are 8 am to 5 pm.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information:Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.