Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center

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