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Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy - Las Cruces New Mexico
Company: Memorial Medical Center
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Posted On: 04/17/2024
Who We Are -People are our passion and purpose.---Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Memorial Medical Center is a---199-bed hospital offering a spectrum of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. -Where We Are -From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer's markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement, and historic proportions of fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions, outstanding educational system, and friendly people. -Why Choose UsHealth (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employeesCompetitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employeesEmployee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistanceTuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicantsProfessional Development and Growth OpportunitiesAnd much more--- -Position Summary -As an Occupational Therapist with Memorial Medical Center, you will provide direct patient care services to individuals of all ages that facilitate progress toward performance-based goals in a supportive, team oriented environment in accordance with the principals and practices of occupation therapy and with Memorial Medical Center policies and procedures. Our rehab department has an active role in communicating recommendations for next level of care and assessing DME needs. Our occupational therapists have the opportunity to evaluate and treat patients with a variety of medical needs located throughout the facility including ICU/CCU, orthopedics, medical/surgical, NICU, PICU, ED, and others. You will work closely with a dynamic, interactive interdisciplinary team including physical therapy, speech therapy, therapy technicians, nursing, patient care technicians, physicians, case management, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and others.
Additional responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist include: Perform appropriate occupational therapy evaluations, implement -and manage an individualized evidence-based patient plan of -care according to physician orders.Documenting patient progress daily and adjusting treatment plans as necessaryAccurately bill for services provided in accordance to CMS guidelines.Supervise assistants, technicians, students.Openly communicate with case management to assist with throughput.Assess patients' need and use devices such as walkers, shower chairs, beside -chairs, bedside commodes, splints, ADL equipment, etc.Collaborate with other healthcare providers to maintain continuity of care -and focus on patient goalsMaintain productivity standardsMinimum Qualifications - |
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