Acute Occupational Therapist
Alamogordo, NM
AMN Healthcare Allied
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description & Requirements
Occupational Therapist - Acute - (OT - Acute)
StartDate: 11/29/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2136.00 - $2201.00

Requirements: Licensure: New Mexico licensure as an Occupational Therapist Current American Heart — Basic Life Support (BLS) via American Heart Association Weekend Requirement Yes On Call Requirement No Floating Requirement / Locations No Nurse / Patient Ratio 1:1, usually no more than 8 patients within a day. Mainly ortho cases but can expect anything Summary: Summary: Plan, implement and evaluate patient care programs designed to assist disabled patients regain physical and social stability and relearn daily living activities through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures. This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Other related duties may be assigned Responsibilities: Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area Maintains required core competencies. Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.) Plan, organize and participate in medically orientated occupational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal. Assist clients in performing activities of all types Use physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterity Use activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns Use computer programs to help clients improve decision-making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills. Design or make special equipment needed at home or at work Develop computer-aided adaptive equipment and teach clients with severe limitations how to use that equipment in order to communicate better and control various aspects of their environment. Occupational Therapists may work with particular populations, i.e. children, the elderly, or may work in specialized settings, i.e. mental health. Observe and evaluate patient's progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs. Coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient's needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives. Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new occupational therapy methods and techniques. Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies. Requirements: Education Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy Work Type: Full Time

Required Qualifications
Occupational Therapist, Acute
Experience: 1 year
Licenses: OT-NM
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy Needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year
References: 2 References in entire work history

Requirements:

Licensure: New Mexico licensure as an Occupational Therapist
Current American Heart — Basic Life Support (BLS) via American Heart Association
Weekend Requirement
Yes
On Call Requirement
No
Floating Requirement / Locations
No
Nurse / Patient Ratio
1:1, usually no more than 8 patients within a day. Mainly ortho cases but can expect anything

Summary:

Plan, implement and evaluate patient care programs designed to assist disabled patients regain physical and social stability and relearn daily living activities through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures. This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Other related duties may be assigned

Responsibilities:



Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
Maintains required core competencies.
Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
Plan, organize and participate in medically orientated occupational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal.
Assist clients in performing activities of all types
Use physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterity
Use activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns
Use computer programs to help clients improve decision-making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills.
Design or make special equipment needed at home or at work
Develop computer-aided adaptive equipment and teach clients with severe limitations how to use that equipment in order to communicate better and control various aspects of their environment.
Occupational Therapists may work with particular populations, i.e. children, the elderly, or may work in specialized settings, i.e. mental health.
Observe and evaluate patient's progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.
Coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient's needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives.
Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new occupational therapy methods and techniques.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies.


Requirements:

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
Work Type:

Full Time

Preferred Qualifications
N/A

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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