Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy at Christus Health summary:

Occupational Therapists plan and conduct therapy programs to help patients regain or improve physical and mental functioning through various activities. They teach necessary skills, evaluate patient progress, supervise support staff, and ensure compliance with physician orders and safety protocols. This role requires a relevant degree, licensure, and strong communication skills to provide effective occupational therapy services.

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 Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
• CPR - American Heart Association

Work Type:

Full Time

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Keywords:

occupational therapy, physical therapy, patient rehabilitation, therapy programs, mental functioning, physical functioning, supervision, licensed occupational therapist, American Occupational Therapy Association, patient progress evaluation

Client-provided location(s): Alamogordo, NM

Job ID: 5491143086

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-11T00:00:00