Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Overview
Occupational Therapist, Acute Care, Albuquerque, New Mexico. This travel - temporary assignment begins 09/07/2026 for 13 weeks in a skilled nursing facility. Weekly pay ranges from $1,979 to $2,072 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is 5x8 days with daytime hours 08:00–16:30. This role supports adults in a skilled nursing setting with a focus on acute care-related rehab needs.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,979–$2,072 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, daytime schedule (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: 09/07/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing occupational therapy evaluations to determine patient needs and goals in an acute care context.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aimed at improving activities of daily living, mobility, cognition, and upper-extremity function.
- Provide evidence-based, goal-directed therapy and monitor progress, adjusting plans as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Document patient progress accurately in the electronic health record and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary care team; participate in care planning and discharge planning.
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and caregiver training to support continued recovery after discharge.
- Ensure adherence to facility policies, regulatory standards, and safety protocols throughout all therapy activities.

Requirements
- Active occupational therapy license in good standing (state-specific licensure required or eligibility to obtain NM licensure).
- NBCOT certification preferred/maintained.
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical OT experience; travel experience is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in a skilled nursing facility environment and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
- Agencies must have a New Mexico caregiver account to participate in this assignment.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours for the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support and onboarding assistance
- Access to ongoing professional placement opportunities within a nationwide travel network

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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