Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Travel support

Fast credentialing

Extension opportunities

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Start date: October 12, 2026.

The position guarantees 35 hours per week with a consistent 08:00-16:30 shift in a skilled nursing facility, supporting residents’ daily living and safety. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve function and independence.

Qualifications

• OT license in the United States (assumed)
• Availability for a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed 35 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for residents to identify functional needs and goals
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve ADLs, mobility, cognition, and safety
• Provide evidence-based OT interventions and re-evaluate progress to adjust plans as needed
• Document assessments, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge planning per regulatory and facility standards
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate resident care
• Educate residents and families on adaptive equipment, home safety strategies, and caregiver support to promote independence

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Travel healthcare experience

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist (General) needed for a travel assignment in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Start date: October 12, 2026, for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay ranges from $2,194 to $2,293. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 08:00-16:30, five days per week. Setting: skilled nursing facility.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,194-$2,293 per week


• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week


• Contract duration: 13 weeks


• Shift: 08:00-16:30, five days per week


• Start date: October 12, 2026


• Facility/Setting: skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for residents to identify functional needs and goals


• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve activities of daily living, mobility, cognition, and safety


• Provide evidence-based OT interventions and re-evaluate progress to adjust plans as needed


• Document assessments, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge planning per regulatory and facility standards


• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy assistants, social work, and families) to coordinate resident care


• Educate residents and families on adaptive equipment, home safety strategies, and caregiver support to promote independence

Requirements

• Availability for a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed 35 hours per week


• Ability to work the 08:00-16:30 shift in a five-day-per-week schedule


• Willingness to work in a skilled nursing facility setting


• Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with an interdisciplinary care team


• Eligibility to work in the United States and accept a travel assignment

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support


• Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement


• Fast credentialing process


• Housing assistance available


• Extension opportunities beyond the initial contract


• Nationwide assignments and ongoing career support