Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care

Talented-Medical-Solutions; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented-Medical-Solutions is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) for acute care at a 99-bed facility in Carlsbad, NM. Start date ASAP for a 13-week assignment. Schedule: Days, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday with one Saturday per month.

Holidays required. Patient ratio: 1:1. The OT will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs to help patients regain independence, document progress in MedHost EMR, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, discharge planning,

Qualifications

• 1+ year OT experience (acute care preferred).
• Active New Mexico OT license or compact license.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced settings.

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 in MedHost EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Support performance improvement initiatives and professional development.

Skills

OT experience

Acute care

Independent work

BLS Certification

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 (Monday-Friday + one Saturday/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.

This is an auto-offer position - no interview required.

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.