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Occupational Therapy Job In Santa Fe, New Mexico

Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy/Full-Time

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Company: CHRISTUS Health Profession/Specialty: Occupational Therapy Location: 455 St Michaels Drive
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
Type of Facility: Hospital
Job Description
Description

POSITION SUMMARY:  Assesses and treats the impact of illness, injury, developmental or psychological impairments of the patient in the performance areas of Activities of Daily Living including; range-of-motion, grooming & hygiene, eating, dressing, toileting, driving, cooking, or working.  Is responsible for assisting the patient to regain, develop, and learn skills to enable them to achieve optimal independence, reduce joint strain, prevent further joint damage and conserve energy.  Is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the plan of care for the person served.  Performs and directs administration of all occupational therapy modalities & collaborates throughout the process with the patient, their family and the interdisciplinary team.



Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Doctorate, Masters, or Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:  Current New Mexico American Occupational Therapy Association licensure & BLS certification required.

SKILLS:  Demonstrates accountability and skills in assessment/evaluation, decision-making and time management.  Should have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE:   One year Occupational Therapy preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

Responsible to:  Director/Manager, Rehabilitation Services

ENVIRONMENT:  

- Bloodborne pathogen: B

Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.  Potential exposure to communicable diseases, combative patients and hazardous chemicals.  Subject to stressful professional relationships. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Good physical condition.Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking.  Lifts, positions, and transfers patients and manipulates occupied equipment.  Lifts supplies or equipment up to 50 lbs.  Potential strains resulting from lifting heavy patients and equipment. 

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.

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