OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PRN
Listed compensation
$36.59-$57.63/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Artesia, NM 88210
- Position Type: PRNEducation
- Level: Masters Degree
- Salary Range: $36.59 - $57.63 Hourly
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: RehabESSENTIAL
Functions
Providing skilled evaluation and treatment of functional mobility, motor function, muscular strengthening, sensation, balance, social, and environmental needs Creating an appropriate plan of care that includes measurable functional goals while considering patient’s psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs Providing clear documentation that meets AOTA and other regulatory guidelines and billing for appropriate charges in a timely manner Perform family/caregiver/patient education to increase independence upon discharge.
Developing an appropriate discharge plan that includes discharge location, level of assistance, assistive device needs, as well as recommending community resources that may be available ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: As assigned KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES: Basic computer Ability to efficiently schedule and perform patient care independently AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security. Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
Enviromental Conditions
Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to transfer an average adult patient at a weight of 150 pounds. Qualifications
Minimum Position Qualifications
Education: Graduate of accredited Master’s level program in Occupational Therapy preferred or be graduated from an occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations.
Work Experience: Greater than one year of experience preferred, but new graduates welcomed to apply License/Certification: Must have current licensure with the New Mexico State Occupational Therapy Board. BLS required before employment begins.
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled evaluation and treatment for functional mobility, motor function, and environmental needs. Develop comprehensive plans of care and discharge strategies while maintaining regulatory documentation.
Requirements
Requires a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and current licensure with the New Mexico State Occupational Therapy Board. BLS certification is required before employment begins.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 16% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $134k (middle half $120k–$149k)194 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New Mexico | 59 active | 9,362 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 16% no call · 30% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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