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Carlsbad Medical Center

Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,510 per week

Carlsbad Medical Center, Carlsbad, New Mexico, 88221

Salary: Up to $2,510 per week


Certification Details BLS OT NM licensure Job 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. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy Required state certification as an occupational therapist Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field Schedule Information Days Mon - Fri 8a- 5p Proposed weekly schedule: Mon – Fri 8a – 5p Guaranteed hours/week: 36 Unit Specific Information Setting(s): Inpatient or Outpatient Additional Details PCR:OCCUP326969 Caseload/patient scheduling info: 6- 8 patients a day Any productivity expectations: 20 units COVID vax required?: no Min amount of experience for consideration: 1 year or function very well independently of other therapists on staff at this location: OP 1.5 COTA: inpatient 1 OT and 0.5 COTA EMR/documentation system: ReDoc for OP and MedHost for inpatient