Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,689 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel: Occupational Therapist
Santa Fe, NM
13 weeks
DAYS-SHIFT: 8:00A - 6:00P
START: ASAP

REQUIRED:
NEW MEXICO STATE LICENSE
BLS FROM AHA
ACUTE Setting
Blocked scheduling accommodated
No
Weekend Requirement
Yes
Summary:
Assesses and treats the impact of illness, injury, developmental or psychological impairments of the patient in the performance areas of Activities of Daily Living including; range-of-motion, grooming & hygiene, eating, dressing, toileting, driving, cooking, or working. Is responsible for assisting the patient to regain, develop, and learn skills to enable them to achieve optimal independence, reduce joint strain, prevent further joint damage and conserve energy. Is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the plan of care for the person served. Performs and directs administration of all occupational therapy modalities & collaborates throughout the process with the patient, their family and the interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
Verifies physician orders prior to evaluation. Evaluates each patient before administering treatments, incorporating psychological and physical issues. Evaluations must include thorough reading of patient's chart & history; may include objective measurements relative to the patient's diagnosis and condition. Completes the evaluation & establishes goals and plan of care in collaboration with the patient, his/her family and other healthcare workers as appropriate.
Administers and directs administration of all Occupational Therapy treatment & modalities to assist the patient in reaching his/her maximum rehabilitation potential through the use of ADL activities, splinting, ROM, endurance building, strengthening exercises, cognitive retraining, coordination & dexterity training. Has knowledge of indications and contraindications. Calls the physician if treatment ordered is not indicated.
Acquisitions appropriate equipment, checks equipment being used for safety, and communicates the evaluation, treatment procedures and the use of the specific equipment to patient and family.
Applies or supervises appropriate treatments or modalities such as; therapeutic exercises, hot moist packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, paraffin, soft tissue mobilization, balance training and functional mobility training. Checks frequently with patient for tolerance of modality given.
Maintains contact with the referring physician regarding patient progress. Observes treatment effects & recommends changes to physician if indicated.
Requirements:
Education:
Doctorate, Masters, or Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy.
Experience:
One year Occupational Therapy preferred
Demonstrates accountability and skills in assessment/evaluation, decision-making and time management. Should have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
Certification, Registrations, or Licenses:
Current New Mexico American Occupational Therapy Association licensure
BLS certification required.
Work Schedule:
8am - 6pm
Work Type:
Full Time

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Talent Burst Job ID #26-25017. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel: Occupational Therapist

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