Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients in a skilled nursing facility in Belen, NM regain or improve daily skills following injury, illness, or disability. This role supports residents through therapeutic interventions, adaptive equipment recommendations, and patient and caregiver education while experiencing a new community.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active New Mexico Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility or long-term care settings preferred.
• Ability to manage caseloads in a SNF environment and document per facility and state standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel or contract therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with adaptive equipment, ADL retraining, and cognitive or restorative programming preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 0800-1630.
• Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
• Guaranteed weekly hours: 35.

Apply now and you‘ll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefit options are available starting your first day and include medical coverage and retirement contributions. Additional traveler supports are provided to assist with assignment logistics.

• Weekly, on-time pay processing.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching options.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• Housing assistance options available.

Impacting Patient Care

Join a team that supports occupational therapy in skilled nursing. You will provide individualized treatment plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and document care to support resident function and safety. The role offers stability and opportunities to refine geriatric and restorative therapy skills while working in a long-term care setting.

Location Highlights

Explore Belen, NM and nearby outdoor and cultural attractions. Belen is approximately 35 miles south of Albuquerque and provides access to the Rio Grande for riverside recreation and birding along the Bosque. Visitors can reach the Sandia Mountains and Sandia Peak Tramway in about 45 minutes for hiking and scenic views. The area offers a quiet, small-city lifestyle with local cultural sites such as the Harvey House Museum and easy driving access to state parks and regional trails for outdoor activities.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.