Occupational Therapist - School

Job Details

Travel Occupational Therapist job in Lovington, New Mexico lets you provide school-based therapy services to students and help them reach their educational goals.You will assess students' functional performance, develop and implement intervention strategies, participate in IEP meetings, and collaborate with district staff and families. Responsibilities include documenting progress, adapting equipment as needed, and providing instructional recommendations for classroom integration. You may supervise COTA or OT aides and conduct evaluations for special education eligibility.Recommended qualifications include a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, current New Mexico OT license, and knowledge of IEP systems. School-based experience and strong communication skills are preferred.Lovington, New Mexico offers a welcoming community, local events, and outdoor recreation, making it a great place to live and work.AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 assistance. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare upholds higher ethical standards.Apply now to join this Travel Occupational Therapist assignment in Lovington, New Mexico.

Benefits

School assignments are typically nine months in length but can vary depending on the length of the contract and school calendar. School assignments offer a generous benefits package that includes:\t

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• W-2 Employment Status with Professional and General Liability Coverage
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• Day 1 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Coverage
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• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
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• Accident and Short-Term Disability Coverage
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• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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• Clinical Support
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• License Reimbursement Wherever You Work
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• Free Continuing Education
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• Housing Assistance and Travel Reimbursement
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Required Qualifications

Occupational Therapist, School Experience: New Grad Accepted Licenses: OT-NM

Preferred Qualifications

Initial certification through NBCOT Clear, articulate communication skills Ability to explain results to a varied audience Candidates with previous school experience a plus! Completion of a criminal record and background check

About Company

At 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.