OT - Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient and Outpatient

Location: Grants, NM

Assignment Duration: This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule: Days, 8 hours

Job Description: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to help clients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. The OT will assess patient needs, create personalized plan of care, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams to promote independence and improve quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities through observation and standardized assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional skills.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train patients in its use.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies for daily living.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and progress reports.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings, and workshops.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• Completion of supervised fieldwork (Level I & Level II).
• Passing the NBCOT exam to become an OTR.
• Application for NM OT license through the NM Regulation & Licensing Department.
• Continuing education required annually for license renewal.
• 2 years acute care experience preferred for higher-acuity units (ICU, trauma, neuro).
• Experience with ADLs and mobility training.
• Knowledge of hospital equipment such as lifts, splints, and adaptive devices.
• Strong documentation skills in EMR systems.

Why ARMStaffing?

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

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