Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center
$2,204-2,726/weekUniti Med will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
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.
Facility
San Juan Regional Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with San Juan Regional Medical Center
Pros
Unit is comprised of many travelers. Core staff and travelers have all been fantastic! The unit is set up quite well to manage the surges of patients. It is the only main hospital around so it can definitely provide good experience. Most of the providers I've encountered over the last couple months actually listen to the nurses and are easy to work with.
Cons
It is definitely busy before the size of the town. I can't say I have any other cons.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 184 beds
About Farmington, NM
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:- Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.
- Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- 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.
- 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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