Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy

• Verifies physician orders prior to evaluation. Evaluates each patient before administering treatments, incorporating psychological and physical issues. Evaluations must include thorough reading of patient's chart & history; may include objective measurements relative to the patient?s diagnosis and condition. Completes the evaluation & establishes goals and plan of care in collaboration with the patient, his/her family and other healthcare workers as appropriate.
• Administers and directs administration of all Occupational Therapy treatment & modalities to assist the patient in reaching his/her maximum rehabilitation potential through the use of ADL activities, splinting, ROM, endurance building, strengthening exercises, cognitive retraining, coordination & dexterity training. Has knowledge of indications and contraindications. Calls the physician if treatment ordered is not indicated. 
• Acquisitions appropriate equipment, checks equipment being used for safety, and communicates the evaluation, treatment procedures and the use of the specific equipment to patient and family.
• Applies or supervises appropriate treatments or modalities such as; therapeutic exercises, hot moist packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, paraffin, soft tissue mobilization, balance training and functional mobility training. Checks frequently with patient for tolerance of modality given.
• Maintains contact with the referring physician regarding patient progress. Observes treatment effects & recommends changes to physician if indicated.

• Doctorate, Masters, or Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy.

• One year Occupational Therapy preferred
• Demonstrates accountability and skills in assessment/evaluation, decision-making and time management. Should have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

• Current New Mexico American Occupational Therapy Association licensure
• BLS certification required.

CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.