Job Description
Job Description
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, active Occupational Therapist license and 1+ year of Occupational Therapy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
An opportunity is available for a licensed Occupational Therapist to support students in a pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade school setting in Hobbs, NM. This contract position spans the 2025-2026 school year, beginning July 22, 2025, and concluding May 29, 2026. The role involves delivering specialized occupational therapy services to a diverse student population within a structured educational environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct occupational therapy services to students across grades pre-K through 12, supporting their individual developmental and educational needs.
- Manage a caseload of 40-55 students, delivering daily therapy sessions aligned with each student's IEP goals.
- Collaborate with educational staff to integrate therapy goals into classroom and school activities.
- plete required documentation and participate in meetings as necessary to support student progress.
- Maintain pliance with state regulations and ethical standards for school-based occupational therapy.
Qualifications:
- Active Occupational Therapy license in New Mexico.
- Bachelors degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
- Previous experience in school-based occupational therapy preferred.
- Ability to work independently while effectively municating with educators, parents, and students.
- Organized with strong time management skills to handle a full caseload and documentation requirements.
Position Details:
- Contract duration: July 22, 2025 May 29, 2026.
- Hours: 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
- Caseload: 40-55 students.
- No Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) on staff.
Benefits:
- petitive weekly pay with guaranteed hours.
- pensation for both direct and indirect services.
- prehensive coverage including liability, health, vision, and dental insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Support for credentialing and continuing education units (CEUs).
Qualified candidates who are licensed Occupational Therapists mitted to enhancing student outes in a school-based environment are encouraged to apply. This role offers a valuable opportunity to impact K-12 students' educational and developmental progress within a supportive system.