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Occupational Therapist in Taos, New Mexico at Holy Cross Medical Center

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Holy Cross Medical Center
Taos, New Mexico, 87571, United States
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Job Description

Occupational Therapist

POSITION PURPOSE
The Occupational Therapist position is responsible for the provision of medically prescribed Occupational Therapy programs and treatments for in-patients and out-patients with mental, emotional and physical disabilities to restore function and minimize disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part. Responsible for helping the patient reach maximum performance and to assume a place in society, while learning to live within the limits of the patient’s capabilities.
MINIMUM MANDATORY qualifications
Experience:
  • Minimum one (1) to three (3) years working clinical experience in Rehabilitation or Occupational Therapy in an acute care facility and/or out-patient therapy setting, to include one (1) year of working clinical experience in hand therapy with custom splinting.
Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:
  • Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of New Mexico; to be maintained current throughout employment.
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in handling interactions with hospital staff, patients and families.
  • Advanced knowledge of provider schedule management and utilization.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and electronic health record systems.
  • Knowledge of the front-end revenue cycle process, including patient registration, government and commercial insurance processes.
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and language differences. Practice courtesy towards patients, visitors and staff.
  • Adherence to Holy Cross Medical Center (HCMC) policies surrounding patient safety, infection control and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA).
  • A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
Preferred qualifications
  • Five (5) years working clinical experience in Rehabilitation or Occupational Therapy in an acute care facility and/or out-patient therapy setting, to include one (1) year of working clinical experience in hand therapy with custom splinting.
  • Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
  • Current Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Job Location

Taos, New Mexico, 87571, United States

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