Occupational Therapist

Found in: beBee jobs US - 7 days ago

Gallup, New Mexico, United States Department Of Health And Human Services Full time
Summary

This position will be located within the Rehabilitation Services Branch of the Gallup Indian Medical Center and Tohatchi Health Care Center. Services are provided to neonate/pediatric through geriatric age groups in an inpatient and outpatient clinic setting. The Rehabilitation Services Branch sees approximately 8,000 patients annually.



Duties

**This position is being announced concurrently under ESEP/MP procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-GA ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct occupational therapy evaluation and treatment, education, and consultation for inpatients and outpatients (regular workweek) of all ages with a variety of conditions to improve the health and well-being of patients through the prevention and treatment of disease, disability and injury.

  • Plans, organizes, and manages the occupational therapy program including responsibilities for policies and procedures, quality assurance, risk management, and infection control, strategic planning, ongoing preparation for the Joint Commission, etc.
  • Develops and directs a comprehensive occupational therapy program that addresses care and treatment of all diagnosis and all age levels.
  • Provides occupational therapy consultation, evaluation and treatment to in and out patients.
  • Address evaluation and treatment of the upper extremity including expanded functional exercise programs, assistive technology, orthotic and prosthetic training and management.
  • Addresses pain control, restoration of function and meaningful activity, daily living skills, mobility issues, fitness and strength, balance and coordination, cognitive function, adaptive equipment, etc.
POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED - the vacancy will close when a selection is made. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for eight months and may be used at any time during this period. After 8 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.

Position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED - the position may close earlier than the current closing date.

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    Found in: beBee S US - 2 weeks ago

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