Travel Occupational Therapist

iDEAL Hire is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Socorro, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  Occupational Therapist
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Start Date:
  
  02/16/2026
• Duration:
  24 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Title

• Occupational Therapist

Location

• Socorro, NM

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, days shifts, 5 days per week, onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans to improve physical or developmental dysfunction, promoting independence in activities of daily living.
• Reassess treatment plans regularly to ensure progress and adjust goals as needed.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers on therapy programs and safe activities, providing written instructions for home care.
• Order, adapt, and instruct on the use of adaptive equipment to enhance safety and independence at home.
• Document all care provided, including admissions and daily notes, adhering to professional and departmental standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Supervise therapy assistants and instruct home health aides/CNA staff in therapy follow-through.
• Participate in team meetings, educational sessions, and special projects to support quality care and departmental goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field
• Valid license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New Mexico
• BLS Certification
• Valid driver's license with current auto insurance

Preferred Experience / Skills

• At least 1 year of supervised clinical experience in an acute or rehabilitation setting
• Home health experience preferred

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional patient care in a community setting.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives while working in a supportive environment.

$2576 includes taxable hourly rate plus meals and lodging stipend. IDEAL JOB :

iDEAL HIRE is dedicated to working with the best of the best in healthcare and education. The iDEAL HIRE experience involves layers of support from the industry's most experienced team. Benefits to working with iDEAL HIRE:

• Dedicated Recruiter
• Dedicated Compliance Member
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Bonus
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Monitoring Credentials

• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Medical benefits