Occupational Therapist (OT) Full-Time and PRN - Las Cruces, NM

Job Posting: Occupational Therapist Full-Time or PRN - Las Cruces, NM 

Location: Las Cruces, NM 
Company: Tender Care Home Health & Hospice

About Us:

At Tender Care Home Health & Hospice, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-centered care that elevates the quality of life for our patients and their families. Located in the heart of El Paso, Texas, we’re a family-centered organization that values teamwork, growth, and excellence in every aspect of what we do.

What We Offer Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive salary to reward your expertise
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
• Mileage reimbursement or company car for work-related travel
• Company-provided equipment for seamless job performance
• A supportive and family-oriented culture
• Company Branding - Scrubs

• New Mexico sick time
• Mileage reimbursement 

Job Description Summary

 The Occupational Therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.

 Report to: Director of Patient Services

 Job Duties (include, but are not limited to the following):

•  Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, cognition, perception, sensation, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.).  Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.  Identifies equipment needs.  Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
•  Identifies functional problems and establishes goals and a plan of care designed to improve the patient’s functional status (revising as necessary).
•  May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
•  May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices and make recommendations as per appropriate orthotic devices.
•  Instructs patient and family members, as well as other health team members, to perform or assist in performance of selective treatment procedures and functional activities. 
•  Periodically re-evaluates and upgrades the patient’s program to maximize functional improvement.
•  Confers with the family, referring physician, and other agency professional staff to obtain information to promote coordinated, efficient, and quality patient care.
•  Performs and submits required documentation of patient’s evaluations, plan of care, clinical notes, and progress reports, summaries along with changes in orders. All patient visit notes must be turned in the next scheduled work day, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours.
•  Maintains necessary statistical and billing data.
•  When therapy is the only skilled service (no billable LVN or RN services, for the duration of the certification period), instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every 14 days.
•  Orients, instructs, and supervises the home health aide every two weeks in carrying out specific occupational therapy modalities.
•  Keeps abreast of changes in occupational therapy theories and practices, contributes to the ongoing development of programs and professionals within the service of sharing expertise, contributing resources and giving in-services.
•  Attends and contributes to in-services, clinical records reviews, meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the agency.
•  Performs Occupational Therapy Assistant on-site supervisory visits at least once every 30 days in practice. The supervisory visits may be made either when the occupational therapy assistant is present so that the supervisor may observe and assist, or when the Occupational Therapy Assistant is absent so that the supervisor may assess relationships and determine whether goals are being met. The supervisory visit will include a complete on-site functional assessment, an on-site review of activities with appropriate revision of treatment plan, and an assessment of the utilization of outside resources.
•  The Occupational Therapist will be accessible by phone to the occupational therapy assistants at all times while the occupational therapy assistant is treating patients.
•  Maintains verbal and/or written communications among other personnel involved in the care of the patient; maintains clinical records on all patients referred to physical therapy and in consultation with the licensed physical therapist.
•  Performs and submits required documentation of patient’s clinical notes, progress reports, summaries and case conferences along with changes in orders. All patient visit notes must be turned in the next scheduled work day, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours.
•  Advances professional growth; participates in training sessions at least 2 times annually; attends short courses, and studies professional journals and texts. 
•  Complies with Homecare Agency Compliance Plan.
•  Complies with Homecare Agency’s Infection Control Policies.
•  Complies with Homecare Agency’s HIPAA Policies.

 The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

 Working Environment:

 Field experience may expose employee to temperature extremes, physical injury by patient, family, animal or other in the community, unsafe environment or exposure to infectious diseases and offensive odors.

Knowledge and Competency: Must demonstrate basic knowledge of all procedures included in the Physical Therapy description. Must have the ability to follow instructions from the physician, Nursing Supervisor and other professional staff. Ability to communicate effectively with managers, patients, families and co-workers. Must have effective means of transportation, which will enable employee to make visits to patients’ homes if needed. Must be able to assess safety of home situations for self, patients, and other staff members, including physical and psychological dangers. Must have the ability to effectively cope with patients, families and all others with varying backgrounds, socioeconomic conditions, and value judgments. Skills include the ability to use cognizant approach to problem solving in delivering patient care with considerations being given to the patient’s past experience, finances and other resources. Skills are needed to assess both physical and psychological needs of patients and institute the appropriate nursing intervention. Must possess ingenuity to handle medical and situational emergencies.  Maintains confidentiality of information relating to patient. Will discuss only those aspects necessary to care and treatment of patient with those directly involved in the patient’s care.

 Physical Demands: Must be able to complete all physical demands of the job, which may include, but not be limited to: the ability to lift and transfer patients, carry supplies, and read normal typewritten print. Have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and have manual dexterity with normal range of motion of all extremities. May be requested to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Must be able to work alone without usual support systems immediately available in acute care settings. Must have the ability to deal with abrupt schedule changes and to maintain objectivity in coping with the stress of working with acute, chronic and terminally ill patients.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredit­ed jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. 
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.

Why Join Us?

At Tender Care, you’ll have the chance to work in an environment that values your contributions, nurtures your professional growth, and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

How to Apply:

Apply directly on Indeed or LinkedIn by submitting your resume.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Tender Care family!

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