Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care

Talented Medical Solutions; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Albuquerque, NM. This position involves providing acute care services, conducting evaluations, and developing individualized treatment plans. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of OT experience, an active New Mexico OT license, and BLS certification. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and supports patient rehabilitation efforts. The position offers full-time hours with a schedule of Mon–Fri and occasional Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of Occupational Therapy experience required.
• Active New Mexico OT license (or compact state license) is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Document patient progress accurately.

Skills

Occupational Therapy experience

Acute care experience

Ability to work independently

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Education

New Mexico OT license (or compact state license)

Tools

MedHost EMR

Job description

Job Title: Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care

Location: Carlsbad, NM

Position Type: Travel

Start Date: ASAP

Assignment Duration: 13 weeks

Schedule: Days, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon–Fri + one Sat/month)

Holidays: Required

Patient Ratio: 1:1

Position Overview

A healthcare facility is seeking a skilled Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide acute care services. The OT will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs to help patients regain independence and maximize functional abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patient function
• Participate in care plan meetings and discharge planning
• Document patient progress accurately using MedHost EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Support performance improvement initiatives and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of Occupational Therapy experience required
• Acute care experience required
• Active New Mexico OT license (or compact state license)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Facility & Role Details

• 99-bed facility with 10 inpatient rehab beds and 15 swing beds
• No floating required
• No call required
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers
• Block scheduling not available
• 48-hour guarantee not approved

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist plays a key role in rehabilitating physically disabled patients by improving functional status. Responsibilities include treatment planning, patient education, administrative duties, and active participation in discharge planning and care coordination.