Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily skills in an acute hospital setting while exploring Santa Fe, NM.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current New Mexico licensure for Occupational Therapy required prior to start.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred. One year of Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment/evaluation, clinical decision-making, documentation, and time management.
• Ability to perform physical job demands including prolonged standing/walking, patient transfers, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 08:00 - 18:00.
• Setting: Acute care, Rehabilitation Services department.
• Required credentials: New Mexico state OT license and BLS (AHA).
• Primary responsibilities: Assess and treat activities of daily living, develop and implement plans of care, administer OT modalities, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Location Highlights

Santa Fe offers a unique mix of cultural attractions and outdoor access within easy drives to regional landmarks. The historic Santa Fe Plaza and the Georgia OKeeffe Museum sit in the downtown cultural district, both within a short commute to many hospitals. The Santa Fe National Forest and Hyde Memorial State Park are within 30 minutes, providing hiking and mountain biking opportunities. The city lies approximately 1 hour from Taos and 1.5 hours from Albuquerque, offering additional dining, arts, and airport access. Santa Fes adobe architecture, annual arts markets, and culinary scene support an urban-suburban lifestyle with strong cultural and outdoor recreation options.

Position Summary

Assesses and treats the impact of illness, injury, developmental, or psychological impairments on performance of activities of daily living. Assists patients to regain, develop, and learn skills to achieve optimal independence, reduce joint strain, prevent further joint damage, and conserve energy. Develops, implements, and monitors plans of care. Performs and directs administration of occupational therapy modalities and collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. Reports to Director/Manager, Rehabilitation Services.

Environment and Physical Requirements

Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated, smoke-free environment. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, combative patients, and hazardous chemicals. Requires good physical condition, prolonged standing and walking, patient lifting and transfers, and occasional lifting of supplies or equipment up to 50 lbs.

How to Apply

Apply now and a recruiter will contact you with additional information. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.