Occupational Therapist Job in Carlsbad, NM

You will work as an Occupational Therapist in the acute care setting at Carlsbad Medical Center. This is a 13-week assignment beginning April 27, 2026.

Schedule and Expectations

• Day shift: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• One Saturday per month required
• Holiday coverage required
• No call required
• No floating required
• 1:1 patient ratio

Your Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and treatments
• Evaluate, plan, implement, and modify age-appropriate treatment programs
• Attend care plan meetings and develop individualized care plans
• Participate in discharge planning
• Facilitate development and rehabilitation of physically disabled persons
• Maximize functional status of hospitalized patients
• Perform administrative duties and participate in performance improvement initiatives
• Work with the MedHost EMR system

Requirements

• 1+ years of occupational therapy experience
• Acute care experience required
• BLS certification required
• New Mexico state licensure or current state licensure required
• Fingerprints required for all New Mexico travelers

Compensation

You will earn $2,244 per week.