Travel Contract

Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Farmington, NM
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,990/week

Posted 3 days ago

Overview

Start Date03/23/2026
Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks
Setting
Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,990/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Description

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

Level III trauma center with 198 beds
Services include medical, surgical, rehabilitation, childbirth, cancer, nephrology, pediatric, behavioral health, day surgery, imaging, and lab testing
Accredited and recognized for quality care
Located in a scenic area with outdoor recreational opportunities

Position Details

Department: Rehabilitation / Occupational Therapy
Specialty: Acute Care
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Thursday to Sunday (option for 5-8 hour shifts Wednesday-Sunday or Thursday-Monday)
Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed, 40 scheduled (overtime requires pre-approval)
Patient Load: 8-12 patients per day, varies by referrals and hours worked
EHR System: Cerner
Patient Population: All ages (0-99+)
Dress Code: Dark gray (pewter) top and black pants; scrubs or polo/button-up; no jeans
Vaccinations: All required vaccinations must be verified

Required Qualifications

Valid Occupational Therapist license in New Mexico
Minimum 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, including experience within the last year
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Experience working in an Acute Care setting
Experience working with a diverse patient population including Neonate, Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients

Job Responsibilities & Notes

Provide occupational therapy services in an acute rehabilitation setting
Treat common diagnoses including medical, orthopedic (fractures, elective surgeries), neurological (stroke, spinal cord injury), and trauma cases
Expected to attend mandatory meetings; if during unpaid lunch break, timecard will be adjusted to paid
No call requirements
Hours and days off/holidays are to be determined
Acute Rehab Department operates 7 days a week

Additional Information

Lunch break: 30 minutes unpaid (12:30 PM - 1:00 PM)
No float requirements
Weekend hours vary

Prior Travel Experience

Not specified / not required

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1034 reviews)

222 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

THE best recruiter I have worked with in my 4 years as a traveler. Natalie has stellar communication, responding promptly to text messages (my preferred choice of communication), and listens without judgement. Whether it's rate negotiations, shift preferences, or a general concern about the facility Natalie has never left me feeling unsupported. Additionally, dealing with Host Healthcare has been a seamless experience from compliance and onboarding.

Cons

Generally speaking, Host Healthcare doesn't always have the highest rate on the market. Having gone with competing agencies in the past, I have often been disappointed and unsupported and ultimately found it wasn't worth the small pay bump

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Mammography Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

Review of Natalie Dominguez on Feb 27, 2026

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About Farmington, NM

As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.

Transportation

Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.

Demographics

The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
There is a small but active community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Farmington offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events.

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