Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Job Description
A Pediatric Occupational Therapist is needed at a 198-bed, Level III trauma center in Farmington, NM, serving the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. The facility operates state-of-the-art surgical suites and offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including a dedicated pediatric unit, rehabilitation services, childbirth center, cancer center, and inpatient behavioral health unit. The hospital holds PCI, Mammography, and Laboratory accreditations.
The role. This is a permanent Pediatric Occupational Therapist position embedded within the hospital's pediatric unit, providing direct occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to pediatric patients across a diverse acute care caseload. The therapist will assess functional status and develop individualized treatment plans aimed at restoring, improving, or maintaining patients' ability to perform daily activities. The role involves close collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team — including physicians, nursing staff, and other rehabilitation professionals — to coordinate patient care and progress toward discharge goals. The therapist will also provide family and caregiver education to support continuity of care following discharge.
What we're looking for.
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in a pediatric setting
- BLS certification required at time of submission
- All other required certifications may be obtained after hire (refer to Life Support Certification document for specifics)
- Active New Mexico licensure or Compact licensure not required at time of application; must be obtained prior to start date
Schedule. Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
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.