Occupational Therapist - Home Health
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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 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.
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