Occupational Therapist - Inpatient/Acute Care - $25K Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Assistance

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

  • Full Time
  • Inpatient/Acute care

Benefits

  • $25K Sign-on Bonus
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Match
  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • 100% Licensure/Certification Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities in children and adults, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly across diverse patient populations.
  • Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
  • Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
  • Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
  • Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
  • Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
  • Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
  • Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
  • Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
  • Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
  • Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
  • Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

  • OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered license in the state of employment required
  • BLS - Basic Life Support required

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

INDRESPTHER

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living and work activities. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated care and maintain accurate documentation for billing and treatment progress.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Assessment

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, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New Mexico?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $94k (middle half $87k–$104k)216 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New Mexico57 active9,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$25k sign-onUS occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,210 in the last 30 days1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs
4
<$95k
11
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$25K Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Match
Competitive Salary

Living in Carlsbad

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k
Typical market rent
$1,596/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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