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Occupational Therapy Job in Alamogordo, New Mexico

Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Profession/Specialty:Occupational Therapy

Location:Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Summary:

Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities. Studies and evaluates patient's reactions to the program and prepares progress reports. 


Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, support staff, and assistants relating to the provision of occupational therapy services.
  • Responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment.
  • Performs other diverse duties as requested. 

Requirements:

Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy; Bachelors degree required
  • Knowledgeable of the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Occupational Therapy Practice. 
  • Excellent communication skills

Experience:

  • New graduates accepted; experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

  • Current license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners 
  • CPR - American Heart Association

Work Type:

Full Time


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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.