Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care in Milan, New Mexico, United States. This travel assignment runs for 12 weeks starting 05/25/2026, with a weekly pay range of $2,161 to $2,267 and 40 guaranteed hours per week. Shift is Days, 8 hours per day (5 days per week). The role supports inpatient and outpatient therapy within a hospital setting, with opportunities to collaborate across acute care teams to help patients develop, recover, and improve daily living skills.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,161–$2,267 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 12 weeks
- Shift: Days, 8 hours per day (5 days per week)
- Start date: 05/25/2026
- Setting: Inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy within a hospital environment
- Quick start availability and ongoing assignment support
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities through observation and standardized assessments.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional skills, focusing on ADLs and mobility.
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train patients in its safe and effective use.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies for daily living and home care planning.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and progress reports in the EMR; coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other therapists.
- Ensure adherence to departmental policies, participate in professional development activities, and support quality assurance efforts.
Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
- Certification: BLS/CPR certification.
- Licensure: NM OT license application in progress with the NM Regulation & Licensing Department; active licensure prior to or soon after start date is expected.
- Experience: Completion of supervised fieldwork (Level I & II); 2 years acute care experience preferred for higher-acuity units (ICU, trauma, neuro); experience with ADLs, mobility training, and hospital equipment (lifts, splints, adaptive devices).
- Skills: Strong documentation skills in EMR systems; excellent communication and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team; ability to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Benefits and Support
- Assignment support provided by Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the travel engagement.
- Credentialing and licensing guidance to assist NM OT licensure requirements.
- Onboarding orientation and access to clinical resources to support patient care.
- Structured pay with guaranteed hours and clear scheduling information.
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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