Local Contract Occupational Therapist - $39 per hour

Local contract opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

About the role

The Occupational Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an independent living facility. This position allows the Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment, which is the patient's home. The role offers a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedule, including clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.
• Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team, including the community physician, to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
• Promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment.
• Prioritize patient service, ensuring patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individuals' needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures.
• Synthesize information and interpret examination findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, and determine the predicted level of improvement and time required.
• Identify precautions/contraindications and design a plan of care in collaboration with the patient and caregivers.
• Implement the occupational therapy treatment plan and complete all related documentation and record keeping.
• Provide services including but not limited to:
  • Cognitive skills
  • Muscle strength
  • Coordination
  • Endurance
  • Mobility
  • Perceptual abilities
  • Sensory awareness
  • Sitting and standing tolerance
  • Balance
  • Activities of daily living
  • Joint protection
  • Work simplification
  • Orientation
  • Physical agent modalities
  • Low vision
  • Falls risk management
  • Medication management
  • Health and wellness
  • Community integration and reintegration
• Demonstrate case management skills in the home and community space.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and/or apply adaptive devices, and train patients in their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Instruct patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in functional activities.
• Evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.

Requirements

• Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• Valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients' residences.

Skills

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Schedule

• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks (13 weeks total assignment length)
• 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts (08:00 AM - 04:30 PM)
• Minimum guarantee: 40 hours