Occupational Therapist

Clinical Therapy Specialist Position Summary

The University of New Mexico Student Health & Counseling clinic (SHAC) is recruiting for a knowledgeable and experienced Occupational Therapist (Part Time - 20 Hours) to provide professional OT services to a diverse university student body in our General Medicine clinic. This position provides direct patient care and/or rehabilitative and developmental therapy to individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations in clinic, inpatient, outpatient, and outreach programs.

Plans therapy programs, directs and assists patients in exercises and use of wheelchairs and other devices, and evaluates patient progress.

The Student Health & Counseling Center is located at the center of campus. The clinic provides comprehensive primary and mental health services and has a laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, physical therapy, acupuncture, case management, and health promotions on site. Other medical services provided are same day appointments, travel medicine, immunizations, and sports medicine.

Please check out our website to learn more: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). As an employee of UNM, being a Lobo means access to a robust benefits package, access to resources and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a Work + Life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Must pass a pre‑employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification status.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Bachelor's degree; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure:
State of New Mexico License within area of clinical/therapeutic expertise; or licensure pending, as documented by temporary license.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• At least 5 years of experience providing Occupational Therapy services in an outpatient setting.
• At least 5 years of experience using functional exercise programs for rehabilitation.
• Experience providing Occupational Therapy services to a college age population.

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Student Health and Counseling (037A)

Staff

Regular - Part-Time

Non-Exempt

Hourly: $35.00-$50.00;
Depending on Education and Experience

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See Benefits home page for more information.

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Yes

1/27/2026

No

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please include resume, cover letter, and three professional references.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre‑employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit…