Outpatient Occupational Therapist- Hand Therapist

Job Description

Occupational Therapists are patient-focused professionals dedicated to helping individuals improve their functional abilities to enhance their lives.

They must embody organizational values such as Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability, and Creative Vitality in their work habits and relationships.

Required qualifications include a current NM O.T. License, BLS/CPR certification, and the ability to meet physical demands. Preferred experience is beneficial.

Key duties involve interpreting referrals, conducting evaluations, developing treatment and discharge plans, delegating tasks, educating patients and staff, and maintaining documentation. They also ensure equipment safety and follow service standards focused on safety, courtesy, effectiveness, and stewardship.

Physical demands may include lifting over 200 pounds, repetitive motions, and prolonged standing or walking. The work environment may involve exposure to humid conditions, moving machinery, noise, and airborne particles. Sensory requirements include hearing alarms, patient communication, and visual acuity for near and distant objects.