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

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

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

Job Description

Provide occupational therapy services in an acute care rehabilitation department at a Level III trauma center. The facility offers a broad range of medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services, including a childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology unit, pediatric unit, inpatient behavioral health unit, day surgery center, and extensive imaging and lab testing services.

Work Schedule

• Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Thursday through Sunday (option to work 5-8 hour shifts Wednesday-Sunday or Thursday-Monday)
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed, 40 scheduled (overtime requires pre-approval)
• Weekend hours vary
• No call requirements
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break (time adjustments made if meetings occur during lunch)
• Dress code: Dark gray (pewter) top and black pants; scrubs or polo/button-up shirts; no jeans

Unit Information

• Patient Ratios: 8-12 patients per day, depending on referrals and hours worked
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner
• Patient Population: All ages (0-99+)
• Services provided 7 days a week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in critical care and behavioral health units

Common Diagnoses/Treatments

• Medical and orthopedic cases (fractures, elective surgeries)
• Neurological conditions (stroke, spinal cord injury)
• Trauma cases

Additional Notes

• All required vaccinations must be verified
• Attendance at mandatory meetings expected; adjustments made if meetings occur during lunch break
• Time off and holidays to be determined

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care rehabilitation environment in a scenic region with access to outdoor activities and a friendly community.