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Dynamic inpatient, acute care opportunity at New Mexico’s only Level 1 trauma center and the state’s premier teaching hospital. This is a rotating position within the hospital for all adult progressive care units. Coverage on adult ICUs and pediatric services determined by experience and in house training. You will work with a group of highly skilled therapists, nursing and medical teams. Educational opportunities abound. Many of our therapists also teach in the UNM Occupational Therapy and/or Physical Therapy educational programs. Experience preferred however, new grads are welcome and, if selected, will be supported with a strong mentorship program.
DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT CARE - Administer patient treatment activities as directed by the supervising therapist in a timely and accurate manner
PATIENT CARE - Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting occupational therapy programs under the direct guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist
PATIENT CARE - Treat and/or assist in treatment, advisement, and education of patients and families as appropriate to specify physical, mental, and/or developmental disabilities
PATIENT CARE - Fabricate and fit splints, braces, and other adaptive devices and trains patients on use, according to therapy program
PATIENT CARE - Monitor patient progress throughout treatment
prepare and maintain records as appropriate, ensuring adherence to procedural safeguards and confidentiality requirements
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
EDUCATION - Assist as directed in the training of health care providers in the execution of occupational therapy procedures and techniques
EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Requisition supplies and equipment
clean and repair tools and equipment as required
SAFETY - Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
LEAD - Lead other COTA's, Tech, and Aides as deemed appropriate by the supervisor
TESTING - Administer standardized and non-standardized testing
LEAD - Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistant Students during their field rotation
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may 'not seem right'
Requirements
Associate Degree
Related Discipline
No minimum experience required
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
COTA or w/in 3 months of position (must have temp license)
Nice to have
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
What we offer
Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials