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Artesia General Hospital
Artesia, New Mexico

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PRN

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36.59-$57.63/hr

The week · per this posting

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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

Functional Mobility EvaluationMotor Function TreatmentBalance TrainingPlan Of Care DevelopmentPatient DocumentationDischarge PlanningBasic Computer SkillsPatient Scheduling

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.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New Mexico?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $134k (middle half $120k–$149k)194 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New Mexico59 active9,362 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 16% no call · 30% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,325 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 18 employers
6
<$85k
2
$85k-95k
10
$95k-105k
3
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
86%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
16%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Flushing, New York

$80-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$65-$75/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Artesia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,633/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.