Occupational Therapist - School OT
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) with pediatric experience to join a reputable school district in Carlsbad, NM. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your occupational therapy expertise while supporting students with diverse physical and developmental needs.
In this role, you will provide therapy and rehabilitation services that empower students to participate more fully in school-based tasks when their abilities are impacted by health conditions.
You’ll work closely with the IEP team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans using therapeutic interventions that promote functional independence in the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to determine student functional needs and set developmentally appropriate goals
- Reassess progress regularly and adjust therapy plans to optimize outcomes
- Document evaluations, goals, and treatment plans in accordance with school standards
- Select and utilize materials and equipment safely and efficiently to support therapy goals
- Perform all responsibilities with professionalism, care, and a student-centered mindset
Requirements
- New Mexico Occupational Therapy (OT) License
- New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) License.
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- At least 6 months of relevant OT experience within the past 5 years
Benefits
- Competitive pay package
- Continuing Education reimbursement
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - School OT at TheraEd Staffing Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 139 active listings.
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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