Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,721 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13‑week assignment in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The position is in an acute care hospital with inpatient rehabilitation and swing bed units (99‑bed facility, 10 inpatient rehab beds, 15 swing beds, 1:1 patient ratio). The schedule is day shift, Monday‑Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with one Saturday per month; holiday coverage is required, no floating or call required. The EMR system in use is MedHost. The start date is August 17, 2026, with a duration of 13 weeks at 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform OT evaluations
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Modify age‑appropriate care programs
• Attend care plan meetings
• Participate in discharge planning
• Perform administrative duties
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and development

Requirements

• Current OT license required (if applicable)
• Minimum 1