Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - $2,372 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Outpatient Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Taos, New Mexico.

About the Role

• Outpatient clinic and acute care setting focused on hand and upper extremity therapy
• Orthopedic patient population including post-op shoulder repair, elbow injuries, and frozen shoulder
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 1:1 patient ratio
• No floating to hospital units or affiliate facilities required
• Return travelers accepted if at least 6 months have passed since their last assignment at this facility
• Local candidates not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have relevant prior experience elsewhere

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient occupational therapy services with a focus on hand and orthopedic rehabilitation
• Perform assessments, evaluations, and develop individualized plans of care including short and long-term goals
• Utilize equipment such as gait belts, shoulder slings, and wheelchair assessments as needed
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and injury prevention

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Lymphedema and Manual Therapy certifications preferred
• CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) preferred
• License required if applicable
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility
• Two professional references required at time of consideration
• Experience with hand and orthopedic conditions including tendinopathy, DDD, DJD, and osteoarthritis
• Skilled in AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, and pain assessment
• Experience with therapeutic modalities such as E-stim, TENS, and Ultrasound preferred
• Zero tolerance policy for marijuana use, including THC testing positive resulting in contract cancellation

Pay

Pay package is based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week, 8-hour day shifts