Therapist / Occupational Therapist / New Mexico / Occupational Therapist - School - (OT - School) Job

AMN Healthcare • ALBUQUERQUE • 3w ago

Job Description & Requirements
Occupational Therapist - School - (OT - School)
StartDate: 8/7/2026 Available Shifts: 6.5 D Pay Rate: $1720.00 - $1773.00

AMN Healthcare is partnering with an Albuquerque, New Mexico school district to hire a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) to work with one of the top districts in the area, providing services to children of all ages. Generally, the OT will address motor skills, sensory processing, and cognitive functions that impact a student's academics, self-care skills, play, and social participation, as well as transitional skills.Responsibilities for this role include: Partner with the district as a member of a collaborative team to help students achieve their academic goals.Screen and evaluate students referred to Occupational Therapy. Appropriately collect data and report findings.Provide evidence-based direct and consultative therapy services as required.Maintain accurate documentation and billing per district and state standards. The OT will provide training and resources for teachers and staff on effective strategies to improve participation and progress toward educational goals.Participate in a collaborative team and maintain clear communication with teachers, district staff, and families regarding student performance.

Required Qualifications
Occupational Therapist, School
Experience: New Grad Accepted
Licenses: OT-NM

Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Active Occupational Therapy (OT) license in NM.
Must hold PED license

Preferred Qualifications
Initial certification through NBCOT
Clear, articulate communication skills
Ability to explain results to a varied audience
Candidates with previous school experience a plus!
Completion of a criminal record and background check

Facility Location
Once a stopover town on Route 66, Albuquerque offers a unique blend of Mexican, Spanish, Native American and Anglo influences. Filled with ethnic restaurants, offbeat galleries, quirky cafes and unique architecture, its also a convenient base for hiking, skiing, horseback riding and camping in the surrounding mountains and deserts.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

Competitive pay rates
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Free Continuing Education
Competitive Housing Deal
Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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