Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

At La Vita Bella Home Health, we believe in empowering our patients through compassionate, evidence-based care. As part of our team, you’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your growth is encouraged.

What We Offer

  • A dynamic and inclusive workplace culture
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Flexible scheduling
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives
  • The ability to provide personalized care in the comfort of patients’ homes

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ physical, cognitive, and functional abilities to identify areas that may affect their independence and quality of life

  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs, goals, and abilities
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patients’ ability to perform activities of daily living
  • Help patients develop and maintain skills needed for bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and other daily activities
  • Recommend and teach the use of adaptive equipment and techniques to promote independence and safety
  • Assess patients’ homes and recommend modifications to reduce fall risks and improve safety

Provide exercises and therapeutic activities to improve strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional independence

Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, safety techniques, and strategies for continued progress at home

Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress, and services provided

  • Promote patients’ independence, dignity, and quality of life through compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Follow all applicable professional, organizational, and regulatory standards
  • Proven work experience as a Physical Therapist
  • Intensive education and clinical expertise
  • Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
  • Current knowledge of treatment practices
  • Drive to continually learn and grow
  • Professional behavior
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Valid license to practice physical therapy
  • Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy
  • 401(k)
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid license to practice physical therapy and possess a graduate degree or higher in the field. Proven clinical experience and strong interpersonal communication skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningHome safety assessmentPatient educationClinical documentationCollaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 58% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off