Rural Occupational Therapist: Flexible Hours + CEU Support

InReach Rehab; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with matching contribution

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term disability

FSA & HSA

Continuing Education Allowance

Professional reimbursement (fees, dues

liability insurance)

Job summary

InReach Rehab is seeking a flexible Occupational Therapist to join our team at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, NM. This full-time or part-time role focuses on helping patients regain independence and daily function in a collaborative rural setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating, planning, and implementing evidence-based interventions, supervising COTAs, and contributing to patient-centered care and quality improvement initiatives. NM license or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (or anticipated graduation).
• Current New Mexico OT license, or eligibility for licensure upon graduation.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and functional outcomes.
• Experience in rural healthcare or a passion for serving rural communities.
• Comfort supervising and collaborating with COTAs.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine functional needs, goals, and treatment priorities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence, safety, and daily function.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to improve ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, and mobility.
• Fabricate, fit, or recommend adaptive equipment and educate patients and caregivers on its use.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs while directing patient treatment plans, as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to optimize outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety strategies, and functional independence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, professional development, and a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Rural healthcare passion

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

NM OT licensure eligibility

Job description

InReach Rehab is seeking a flexible Occupational Therapist to join our team at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, NM. This full-time or part-time role focuses on helping patients regain independence and daily function in a collaborative rural setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating, planning, and implementing evidence-based interventions, supervising COTAs, and contributing to patient-centered care and quality improvement initiatives. NM license or eligibility is required.