Occupational Therapist

Cibola General Hospital is hiring**We're seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team of compassionate caregivers. Our 25-bed critical access hospital allows our compassionate caregivers to provide excellent patient care in an environment that supports them in their professional growth and development with the latest technologies. Cibola General Hospital is one hour from Albuquerque and close to Santa Fe. Known for its mild year-round climate and outdoor activities, Grants NM offers low property taxes and inexpensive housing costs.Cibola General Hospital provides services in general surgery, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pathology, Pediatric Dentistry, Podiatry, Primary Care and Radiology with X-ray, CT, MRI. We have three operating rooms including a room for scopes. Clinics, Lab services, Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, and Rehab, and skilled care beds are provided.Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to help clients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. The OT will assess patient needs, create personalized plan of care, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams to promote independence and improve quality of life.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Evaluate patients’ physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities through observation and standardized assessments.Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional skills.Recommend adaptive equipment and train patients in its use.Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies for daily living.Maintain accurate patient documentation and progress reports.Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure coordinated care.POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programsPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops.Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.To be effective, Occupational Therapists need a combination of skills, including:Strong communication and interpersonal skillsProblem-solving and critical thinking abilitiesEmpathy and compassionOrganizational and time management skillsKnowledge of human anatomy, psychology, and therapeutic techniques