Occupational Therapist
Clovis, NM
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist - New Mexico (Clovis)

Job Summary

• Plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients based on Occupational Therapy principles and practices.
• Evaluate and treat patients using a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of function, occupation, and developmental disorders.
• Oversee comprehensive rehabilitation programs addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental well-being.
• Promote patient and caregiver self-determination by optimizing use of outside resources to achieve maximum independence.
• Coordinate and communicate with multiple disciplines or services involved in patient care.
• Work towards discharge goals established at initial evaluation and throughout the episode of care.
• Evaluate and treat both Acute Care Inpatient and Outpatient populations, with a primary focus on Outpatient.
• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required.

Contract Length

• 26 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years current experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in Home Health Care (HHC), Outpatient (OP), and Acute care settings.
• At least one previous 13-week travel assignment (prior travel experience required).

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Certifications & Licensure

• New Mexico state Occupational Therapist license.
• BLS certification required (must be completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross).

Additional Requirements

• Must be a team player, flexible, and accustomed to a fast-paced environment.
• EPIC experience preferred; training available on-site.