School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a contract-part-time assignment in Silver City, NM. The OT will perform student evaluations, develop and provide therapy services, and document care according to each student's plan of care.

The role requires current NM OT licensure and professional standards compliance, with CPR and health clearances as applicable. This on-site position offers competitive pay at $60 per hour and a 6-hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the NM state
• OT degree (DPT/MSOT) and CPR certification
• TB questionnaire or chest x-ray clearance if applicable
• Health certificate per contract or state regulation

Responsibilities

• Perform student evaluations
• Develop and provide therapy services
• Document services per the plan of care for each student

Education

OT licensure in NM

OT degree (DPT/MSOT)

CPR certification

TB questionnaire / chest x-ray clearance

Health certificate

Job description

School Occupational Therapist (OT)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Pay: $60 / Hour

Hours: 6.00

Location: Silver City, NM

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible forperforming student evaluations, developing and providing therapy services, anddocumenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for eachstudent.

Minimum Requirements

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the Stateof practice
• One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapyexperience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Occupational Therapist | Occupational Therapist School

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0293

Contract Duration: 24

Pay Rate: $60 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-22T18:40:28