Acute Occupational Therapist
Job Description
This permanent Occupational Therapist role is based at a 198-bed, Level III trauma center serving the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. The facility offers a broad continuum of care including medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services, a childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology unit, pediatric unit, inpatient behavioral health unit, and day surgery center. The hospital holds PCI, Mammography, and Laboratory accreditations and has been recognized among the Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S.
The role. The Occupational Therapist will work within the acute care setting, providing evaluation and treatment to patients across the hospital's diverse inpatient units. Clinical responsibilities center on developing and implementing individualized occupational therapy plans of care, performing functional assessments, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and safe discharge planning. The position follows a daytime schedule aligned to the unit's operational hours and contributes to a rehabilitation department that supports the region's only Level III trauma center.
What we're looking for.
- Minimum 2 years of acute care occupational therapy experience required
- BLS certification required at time of submission
- All other required certifications may be obtained after hire; refer to Life Support Certification documentation for specifics
- New Mexico state licensure or Compact licensure not required at time of application, but must be obtained prior to start date
Schedule. Full-time, daytime shift running approximately 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; specific weekend and holiday rotation details to be confirmed during the interview process.
Compensation. $32.43 - $51.88/hr plus $1 sign-on bonus
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.