Occupational Therapist

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Occupational Therapist in Albuquerque, NM. 

Fulfilling your purpose begins here: 

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: 

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more. 

Your team is bigger than your department: 

• Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital, with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. 

• Perform occupational therapy assessment procedures utilizing techniques consistent with the patient’s diagnosis. Develop individualized treatment plan based on evaluation findings.

• Provide detailed and concise documentation of evaluation, treatment, interim reports, and discharge evaluations within departmental timelines. Provide all necessary documentation required for on-going patient care.

• Participate in mentoring and training of clinical support staff, new professional staff, and students/volunteers in the aspects of patient care.

• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental performance improvement.

• Participate in the development and implementation of clinical program development.

• Responsible for completing basic occupational therapy competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies.

• Meet productivity expectations for level of care and FTE status.

• Utilize support staff and resources as per general guidance of departmental guidelines.

• Take ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.

• Communicate and listen effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.

• Cooperate and interact with supervisors, peers, other departments, and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to “service”.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• Current Licensure or licensure eligible in Occupational Therapy in State of NM
• CPR

Preferred Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• One (1) year experience in job-related environment