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Medical Search Associates
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Job Location: Las Cruces, NM
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Occupational Therapist
Location: Near Las Cruces, NM
Job Type: Direct Hire
Date: 2/11/2013
Job ID: 01914381
Description:
Position Title: Occupational Therapist
Department: Rehab Services
Position Description: Plan, organize and participate in medically orientated occupational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal.
Assist clients in performing activities of all types
Use physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterity
Use activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns
Use computer programs to help clients improve decision-making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving, memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills.
Design or make special equipment needed at home or at work
Develop computer-aided adaptive equipment and teach clients with severe limitations how to use that equipment in order to communicate better and control various aspects of their environment.
Occupational Therapists may work with particular populations, i.e. children, the elderly, or may work in specialized settings, i.e. mental health.
Observe and evaluate patients progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.
Coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patients needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives.
Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new occupational therapy methods and techniques.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies.
Provide instruction, guidance and technical assistance to assistants, aides and other members of the health care team in occupational therapy methods and techniques.
Assist in recommending the selection and purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Status/Schedule: Status:Full Time Shift:Variable
Shift Time Schedule:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Days:Mon-Fri Sat/Sun
How to Apply:
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