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Soliant Health

School Occupational Therapist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Lemitar, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/28/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$96,344 / year median in New Mexico

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Category Schools - OT Job Type Contract Step into a rewarding opportunity as an Occupational Therapist supporting a vibrant school community near Lemitar, NM. This full-time contract position features a modern four-day workweek, with hours from 8AM-4PM, Monday through Thursday—ideal for achieving a great work-life balance. You'll have the chance to make a significant impact district-wide, serving approximately 40 students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Your expertise in OT and experience with school-based and teletherapy services will be key in delivering high-quality, individualized care. You'll play a leadership role, providing supervision to a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), while collaborating with a dedicated team of educators and support staff committed to student success.

Key Qualifications:

Current Occupational Therapy license issued by the State of New Mexico Proven experience with school-aged populations across Pre-K to 12th grade Strong skills in both in-person and teletherapy OT services Ability to supervise and guide a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Primary Responsibilities:

Deliver occupational therapy services to a manageable caseload of approximately 40 students Serve students across multiple grade levels, tailoring interventions to a broad range of needs Employ evidence-based practices through both traditional and teletherapy modalities Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and other professionals to optimize student outcomes Provide supervision, mentorship, and guidance to a COTA supporting your caseload Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with state and district policies This position offers the chance to work closely with diverse students while enjoying a condensed, four-day workweek. If you're passionate about empowering children and teens through OT and are ready to take on a meaningful leadership role, submit your application today to bring your expertise to an enthusiastic educational community! Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled