Occupational Therapist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Santa Fe, NM

15d • $39 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and deliver individualized therapy services that restore function, promote independence, and support participation in everyday life. The role provides hands-on rehabilitative care across the lifespan for patients with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial challenges. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team, educates patients and caregivers, and supports each patient's goals and recovery journey.

This is an entry-level PRN position based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with a day shift. A master's degree is preferred, and less than one year of occupational therapy experience is required. The listed compensation range is $39.15 to $66.64.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system founded in New Mexico in 1908. It includes nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a multi-specialty medical group. The organization has nearly 14,000 employees and serves more than 580,000 health plan members statewide.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapist.
• Entry-level role; less than one year of occupational therapy experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to restore function, enhance independence, and improve participation in meaningful daily activities.
• Deliver rehabilitative care to patients across the lifespan who experience physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial challenges.
• Design, implement, and oversee personalized rehabilitation programs addressing patients' physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Educate and support patients and caregivers, and coordinate resources to maximize independence and self-management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Establish, monitor, and adjust treatment goals throughout the episode of care and facilitate safe, successful discharge planning.
• Advocate for patients by promoting access to appropriate services, resources, and support systems.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development principles and provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to call for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for eligible positions, including differentials for night or weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Access to the EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed