Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,721 per week
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$2,721 per week |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Carlsbad, New Mexico |
About this job
American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Travel Occupational Therapist with 1+ years of acute care experience for a Days shift assignment providing inpatient rehab services in a New Mexico hospital.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting with inpatient rehabilitation and swing bed units
- 99-bed facility including 10 inpatient rehab beds and 15 swing beds
- 1:1 patient ratio
- Day shift schedule, Monday-Friday 8:30a-5p with one Saturday per month
- Holiday coverage required
- No floating required
- No call required
- EMR system used is MedHost
Requirements
- Current OT license required if applicable
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in the specialty required
- Acute care experience required
- Current BLS certification required
- New Mexico state OT licensure required
- Certifications must not expire within first 30 days of assignment start
- No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Perform OT evaluations, develop and implement treatment plans, and modify age-appropriate care programs
- Attend care plan meetings and participate in discharge planning
- Perform administrative duties and participate in performance improvement initiatives
- Pursue ongoing professional growth and development
- Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers
- Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
- Requests for time off must be less than one week in duration
- Travelers who worked as permanent staff at this facility within the past 2 years are not eligible for consideration
American Traveler Job ID #P-734114. 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: Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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