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Carlsbad Medical Center

Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,510 per week

Carlsbad Medical Center, Carlsbad, New Mexico, us, 88221


Certification Details

BLSOT NM LicensureJob Details

The Occupational Therapist facilitates the development and rehabilitation of physically disabled persons; maximizing the functional status of hospitalized patient.Responsibilities are to evaluate, plan, implement, and modify age appropriate treatment programs, participates in discharge planning, performs administrative duties, participates in PI, pursues professional growth, and performs other duties as assigned.Plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities.Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities.Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress.Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Performs a variety of tasks.A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.Typically reports to a manager.Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational TherapyRequired state certification as an occupational therapistMinimum amount of experience for consideration: 1 year or function very well independentlySchedule Information

Days Mon - Fri 8a- 5pProposed weekly schedule: Mon – Fri 8a – 5pGuaranteed hours/week: 36Unit Specific Information

# of other therapists on staff at this location: OP 1.5 COTA: inpatient 1 OT and 0.5 COTAEMR/documentation system: ReDoc for OP and MedHost for inpatientAdditional Details

Caseload/patient scheduling info: 6- 8 patients a dayAny productivity expectations: 20 unitsCOVID vax required: no