Travel Occupational Therapist

Job Description

AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Occupational Therapist
• Discipline : Therapy
• Start Date : 11 / 09 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

Job Description & Requirements \n

\nOccupational Therapist - Acute - (OT - Acute)\n

\nStartDate : 11 / 9 / 2025 \nAvailable Shifts : 8 D \nPay Rate : $1716.00 - $1785.00 \n

\nRequirements : \n\nLicensure : New Mexico licensure as an Occupational Therapist\nCurrent American Heart — Basic Life Support (BLS) via American Heart Association\nWeekend Requirement\nYes\nOn Call Requirement\nNo\nFloating Requirement / Locations\nNo\nNurse / Patient Ratio\n1 : 1, usually no more than 8 patients within a day. Mainly ortho cases but can expect anything\nSummary : \n\n\nSummary : \n\nPlan, implement and evaluate patient care programs designed to assist disabled patients regain physical and social stability and relearn daily living activities through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures. This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Other related duties may be assigned\n\nResponsibilities : \n\n\n\nDemonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his / her assigned area\nMaintains required core competencies.\nComplies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)\nPlan, organize and participate in medically orientated occupational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal.\nAssist clients in performing activities of all types\nUse physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterity\nUse activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns\nUse computer programs to help clients improve decision-making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills.\nDesign or make special equipment needed at home or at work\nDevelop computer-aided adaptive equipment and teach clients with severe limitations how to use that equipment in order to communicate better and control various aspects of their environment.\nOccupational Therapists may work with particular populations, i.e. children, the elderly, or may work in specialized settings, i.e. mental health.\nObserve and evaluate patient's progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.\nCoordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient's needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives.\nParticipate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new occupational therapy methods and techniques.\nPrepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies.\n\n\nRequirements : \n\nEducation\n\nBachelor 's degree in occupational therapy\nWork Type : \n\nFull Time\n\n\n

Required Qualifications

Occupational Therapist, Acute

Experience : 1 year

Licenses : OT-NM

SSN Required

DOB Required

Work History : Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year

References : 2 References in entire work history

Requirements :

Licensure : New Mexico licensure as an Occupational Therapist

Current American Heart — Basic Life Support (BLS) via American Heart Association

Weekend Requirement

Yes

On Call Requirement

No

Floating Requirement / Locations

No

Nurse / Patient Ratio

1 : 1, usually no more than 8 patients within a day. Mainly ortho cases but can expect anything

Summary :

Plan, implement and evaluate patient care programs designed to assist disabled patients regain physical and social stability and relearn daily living activities through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures. This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Other related duties may be assigned

Responsibilities :

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his / her assigned area

Maintains required core competencies.

Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)

Plan, organize and participate in medically orientated occupational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal.

Assist clients in performing activities of all types

Use physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterity

Use activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns

Use computer programs to help clients improve decision-making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills.

Design or make special equipment needed at home or at work

Develop computer-aided adaptive equipment and teach clients with severe limitations how to use that equipment in order to communicate better and control various aspects of their environment.

Occupational Therapists may work with particular populations, i.e. children, the elderly, or may work in specialized settings, i.e. mental health.

Observe and evaluate patient's progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.

Coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient's needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives.

Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new occupational therapy methods and techniques.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies.

Requirements :

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Work Type : Full Time\n

Preferred Qualifications

N / A\n\n\n

\n Job Benefits \n

\nAllied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include :

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\n About the Company \n

\nAt AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.\n

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AMN Healthcare Allied Job ID #3382239. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Occupational Therapist - Acute - (OT - Acute)

About AMN Healthcare Allied

AMN Healthcare is a leading force in the healthcare industry, committed to being the most trusted, innovative, and influential partner for healthcare organizations. With a focus on providing quality patient care, AMN Healthcare offers holistic solutions that reduce costs, streamline processes, and improve efficiencies. The company boasts over 30 years of experience and takes pride in staffing leading healthcare facilities with the nation's best travelers. As an industry leader, AMN Healthcare offers a diverse team dedicated to supporting healthcare workers and facilities, ensuring a personalized and supportive experience for both clients and candidates.

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