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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Make a Difference—One Patient at a Time

Klarus Home Health is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing home health team in Albuquerque, NM. This PRN/Per Diem role offers one-on-one patient care, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work independently while fully supported by a collaborative clinical team.

If you’re looking for autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and true work-life balance, this role is for you.

Why You’ll Love Working with Klarus

  • One-on-one patient care in patients’ homes
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Clinical autonomy with team support
  • Competitive compensation and mileage reimbursement
  • Mission-driven, supportive culture

Requirements

What You’ll Do

  • Perform OT evaluations and ongoing assessments, including OASIS as required
  • Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care
  • Provide therapeutic interventions for ADLs, ROM, strength, coordination, and adaptive equipment
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
  • Supervise COTAs and aides as applicable
  • Follow infection control and safety standards

What We’re Looking For

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy
  • Current New Mexico OT license
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
  • Current CPR certification

Preferred

  • 1+ year OT experience
  • Home health experience
  • Homecare Homebase proficiency
  • Strong communication skills

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and stand/walk for extended periods
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
  • Ability to work independently in patient homes

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
  • PTO – 80 hours
  • 6 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
  • 401(k) with discretionary match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Competitive compensation

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will perform necessary evaluations and ongoing assessments, including OASIS documentation, and develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care for patients. Responsibilities also include providing therapeutic interventions focused on ADLs, ROM, strength, coordination, and adaptive equipment, while educating patients and families.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Occupational Therapy EvaluationsPlan of Care DevelopmentStrength TrainingPatient EducationPhysician CollaborationInterdisciplinary TeamworkCOTA Supervision

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, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Home Health at Jet Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,348 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs

15
<$115k
5
$115k-135k
5
$135k-155k
6
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$68-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,348 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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