$51.59

Per Hour

Position range in Albuquerque MSA $37.10

• $54.

90 Per hour

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PER DIEM

UNM Health

Occupation:

Occupational Therapists

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

• 87115
  

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More), Day Shift Shift

Posted:

09/16/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

UNM Health

Web Site:

unmhealth.org

Job #: 16863

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Education

Essential:

• Bachelor's DegreeEducation specialization:

Essential:

• Related Discipline Schedule
  Full Time
  Job Description
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Opens a new window. Organize and deliver occupational therapy to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically-impaired following disease, injury, or surgical intervention. Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitate learning of skills and functions necessary for adaptation and productivity. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

ASSESSMENT

• Evaluate patient to determine treatment goals; outline delivery of therapy according to assessed needs

THERAPY PLAN

• Plan therapy program to include sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical functions or to adjust to handicaps

CONSULTATION

• Consult with members of rehabilitative team in therapy delivery; consult with medical staff on patient care
• THERAPY
• Select constructive therapy suited to patient needs

EDUCATION

• Educate patients on skills and techniques required for participation in therapy program; evaluate progress, attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential

SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

• Order supplies and equipment

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

• Clean and repair tools and equipment

TRAINING

• Conduct or participate in training medical/nursing/ancillary personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives
• DEVICES
• Design and fit adaptive devices for patient use

DOCUMENTATION

• Document patient care activities; process patient billing

SUPERVISION

• Supervise and instruct occupational therapy students and volunteers as delegated; delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriate

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

• Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees

DEVELOPMENT

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

PATIENT SAFETY 1

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

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 SAFETY 4

• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

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" Additional Information
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Qualifications Education:

Essential:

• Bachelor's Degree Education specialization:

Essential:

Related Discipline Experience:

Essential:

Nonessential:

Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

NM Occupational Therapist License or Temporary License Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work:

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:

Essential:

Med Haz:

Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials

• Satisfy Per Diem program requirements within dept
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required