OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OUTPATIENT

Join the occupational therapy team at UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital (CTH), New Mexico's only pediatric rehabilitation hospital, providing compassionate, coordinated care to children and teens for more than 70 years. As the only pediatric rehabilitation hospital in the state, CTH conducts more than 21 specialized clinics ranging in emphasis from brain and spinal cord injuries to developmental and neurological conditions to juvenile arthritis and clinical genetics. Our pediatric OTs work across both inpatient and outpatient settings - including a 16-bed inpatient unit treating children with congenital and acquired conditions affecting the musculoskeletal, neurological, and neuromuscular systems. This is a rare opportunity to practice at the only facility of its kind in New Mexico, serving as a statewide referral hub for complex pediatric rehabilitation.

The Role

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at CTH, you'll teach strategies and recommend adaptive equipment to help children do everyday activities, working alongside PT, Speech, and Orthotics & Prosthetics colleagues as part of an integrated, family-centered care team. Specialty practice areas include durable medical equipment evaluations, neuro/neurodevelopmental, orthopedic rehab, feeding, assistive technology, and pediatric hand therapy/orthosis fit and fabrication. You'll draw on specialized hospital resources uncommon outside of dedicated pediatric rehab settings - including aquatic therapy in a heated pool, assistive technology lab, full kitchens and unique rehabilitation equipment. CTH's philosophy centers around the whole family: we value the role a child's family plays in a health care plan and respect the cultural and personal values of their loved ones, working collaboratively to create the best healing environment whether care happens at home or in the hospital.

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: CTH Occup Therapy

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Organize and deliver occupational therapy to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically-impaired following disease, injury, or surgical intervention. Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitate learning of skills and functions necessary for adaptation and productivity. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* ASSESSMENT - Evaluate patient to determine treatment goals; outline delivery of therapy according to assessed needs
* THERAPY PLAN - Plan therapy program to include sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical functions or to adjust to handicaps
* CONSULTATION - Consult with members of rehabilitative team in therapy delivery; consult with medical staff on patient care
* THERAPY - Select constructive therapy suited to patient needs
* EDUCATION - Educate patients on skills and techniques required for participation in therapy program; evaluate progress, attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential
* SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT - Order supplies and equipment
* TOOLS & EQUIPMENT - Clean and repair tools and equipment
* TRAINING - Conduct or participate in training medical/nursing/ancillary personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives
* DEVICES - Design and fit adaptive devices for patient use
* DOCUMENTATION - Document patient care activities; process patient billing
* SUPERVISION - Supervise and instruct occupational therapy students and volunteers as delegated; delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate
* CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Related Discipline

Experience:
Essential:

Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo1 year directly related experience

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
* NM Occupational Therapist License or Temporary License

Physical Conditions:
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available