Occupational Therapist

POSITION PURPOSE The Occupational Therapist position is responsible for the provision of medically prescribed Occupational Therapy programs and treatments for in-patients and out-patients with mental, emotional and physical disabilities to restore function and minimize disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part. Responsible for helping the patient reach maximum performance and to assume a place in society, while learning to live within the limits of the patient#s capabilities. # MINIMUM MANDATORY qualifications # Experience: # Minimum one (1) to three (3) years working clinical experience in Rehabilitation or Occupational Therapy in an acute care facility and/or out-patient therapy setting, to include one (1) year of working clinical experience in hand therapy with custom splinting. # Education: Bachelor#s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university. Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications: Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of New Mexico; to be maintained current throughout employment. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in handling interactions with hospital staff, patients and families. Advanced knowledge of provider schedule management and utilization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and electronic health record systems. Knowledge of the front-end revenue cycle process, including patient registration, government and commercial insurance processes. Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and language differences. Practice courtesy towards patients, visitors and staff. Adherence to Holy Cross Medical Center (HCMC) policies surrounding patient safety, infection control and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA). A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. # # Preferred qualifications Five (5) years working clinical experience in Rehabilitation or Occupational Therapy in an acute care facility and/or out-patient therapy setting, to include one (1) year of working clinical experience in hand therapy with custom splinting. Master#s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university. Current Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification. Bilingual in English and Spanish. #