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*Job Title: *Occupational Therapist

*Job Type:* PRN

*Your experience matters*

At Memorial Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

*How you’ll contribute*

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

* *Comprehensive Benefits*: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

* *Financial Protection & PTO*: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave andpaid time off.

* *Financial & Career Growth*: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

* *Employee Well-being*: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

* *Professional Development*: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

*Qualifications and requirements*

As an Occupational Therapist with Memorial Medical Center, you will provide direct patient care services to individuals of all ages that facilitate progress toward performance-based goals in a supportive, team-oriented environment in accordance with the principals and practices of occupation therapy and with Memorial Medical Center policies and procedures. Our rehab department has an active role in communicating recommendations for next level of care and assessing DME needs. Our occupational therapists have the opportunity to evaluate and treat patients with a variety of medical needs located throughout the facility including ICU/CCU, orthopedics, medical/surgical, NICU, PICU, ED, and others. You will work closely with a dynamic, interactive interdisciplinary team including physical therapy, speech therapy, therapy technicians, nursing, patient care technicians, physicians, case management, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and others.

* BS degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.

* One (1) year previous experience in both inpatient and outpatient, and/or home health settings preferred

* Current or eligible New Mexico Occupational Therapist license and Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR).

* CPR required.

* Perform appropriate occupational therapy evaluations, implement and manage an individualized evidence-based patient plan of care according to physician orders.

* Documenting patient progress daily and adjusting treatment plans as necessary

* Accurately bill for services provided in accordance to CMS guidelines

* Supervise assistants, technicians, students

* Openly communicate with case management to assist with throughput

* Assess patients’ need and use devices such as walkers, shower chairs, beside chairs, bedside commodes, splints, ADL equipment, etc.

* Collaborate with other healthcare providers to maintain continuity of care and focus on patient goals

* Maintain productivity standards

* Certification or completion courses must meet the standards of Memorial Medical Center.

Job Description outlines physical requirements of the position.

*About Us *

Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

*EEOC Statement*

•Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

**Job:** **Occupational/Recreational Therapy*

**Organization:** **Memorial Medical Center*

**Title:** *Occupational Therapist PRN Occupational Therapy*

**Location:** *New Mexico-Las Cruces*

**Requisition ID:** *7416-13983*