Occupational Therapist

phsorg; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site safety badge

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC electronic charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Santa Fe, NM is seeking an Occupational Therapist (PRN) to evaluate patients and provide individualized therapy that restores function and promotes independence within a collaborative care team.

The role emphasizes hands-on care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered outcomes with opportunities for education and growth through tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Occupational Therapist is the target role.
• Entry-level role; less than 1 year OT experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized OT treatment plans to restore function and independence.
• Deliver comprehensive rehabilitative care for patients across the lifespan.
• Design, implement, and oversee personalized rehabilitation programs addressing physical, cognitive, emotional, social and environmental needs.
• Empower patients and caregivers through education, support and resource coordination.

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Location Address:

4801 Beckner Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $39.15
Maximum Offer $66.64

Summary:

Build Your Career. Transform Lives. Presbyterian is hiring an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and deliver individualized therapy services that restore function, promote independence, and empower patients to live life to the fullest while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary care team.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity:

PRN

FTE:

0.00

Job Exempt:

No

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• As an Occupational Therapist (OT) on our team, you'll help patients regain the skills, confidence, and independence needed to participate fully in everyday life. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through hands-on care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and individualized treatment that supports each patient's unique goals and recovery journey.
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to restore function, enhance independence, and improve participation in meaningful daily activities.
• Deliver comprehensive rehabilitative care for patients experiencing physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial challenges across the lifespan.
• Design, implement, and oversee personalized rehabilitation programs that address each patient's physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Empower patients and caregivers through education, support, and resource coordination to maximize independence and self-management.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Establish, monitor, and adjust treatment goals throughout the episode of care while facilitating safe and successful discharge planning.
• Advocate for patients by promoting access to appropriate services, resources, and support systems that optimize outcomes and quality of life.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles and provide age-appropriate care to patients across the lifespan.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred
• Occupational Therapist
• Entry-level role; less than 1 year OT experience required

Well-being benefits:

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer:

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Closing statement:

We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services