Occupational Therapist
Santa Fe, NM
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title

Travel Occupational Therapist – Days

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Days (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM) | Onsite | Projected Start: 08/10/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders prior to evaluation and conduct thorough patient assessments incorporating psychological and physical considerations, including chart review and objective measurements relative to diagnosis and condition.
• Administer and direct all Occupational Therapy treatments and modalities including ADL activities, splinting, ROM exercises, endurance building, strengthening, cognitive retraining, and coordination and dexterity training to support maximum rehabilitation potential.
• Establish goals and individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient, family members, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Apply or supervise appropriate therapeutic modalities such as hot moist packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, paraffin, soft tissue mobilization, balance training, and functional mobility training, monitoring patient tolerance throughout.
• Acquire and inspect appropriate equipment for safety and communicate evaluation findings, treatment procedures, and equipment use to patients and families.
• Maintain ongoing communication with referring physicians regarding patient progress and recommend treatment modifications as indicated.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current, active New Mexico state Occupational Therapy license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated accountability and proficiency in assessment, decision-making, and time management.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum of one (1) year of Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
• Familiarity with knowledge of indications and contraindications for a broad range of OT modalities.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in an acute care environment on a 13-week travel contract with a defined schedule and projected start date.
• Gain valuable clinical experience while expanding your professional footprint in a rewarding therapy setting.