Occupational Therapist at Ambercare – an Addus family company summary:

As an Occupational Therapist at one of New Mexico's largest Home Health Care companies, you will provide specialized therapy services to help patients regain lost skills due to illness or injury. This role involves developing treatment programs, communicating with physicians, and ensuring efficient care through collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Ambercare prioritizes employee growth, offering a supportive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare is dedicated to your personal and professional growth through management training and employee appreciation. We also give back to the community by helping homebound persons remain in their homes by providing short-term financial assistance and locating community services. Come work for a top-rated Healthcare agency where your future is our top priority.

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Provides occupation therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals as needed.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with our policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with our policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredit­ed jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• At least Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist. (Preferred)
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.

Text 3136 to 505-806-1865 to apply

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Keywords:

Occupational Therapy, Home Health Care, Patient Rehabilitation, Healthcare Services, Therapy Programs, Clinical Experience, Healthcare Professionals, Community Services, Adaptive Equipment, Wellbeing