Travel Occupational Therapist; OT in Albuquerque, NM

Occupational Therapist Location: Albuquerque, NM Agency: United Health Care Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days Start Date: 3/30/2026

Allied Travel Careers  is working with United Health Care Staffing to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in albuquerque, New Mexico, 87101!

Occupational Therapist – UHC Staffing Occupational Therapist

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (typical daytime hours; specific start and end times not provided by the client; days scheduled per facility needs)

Hours per Week: 34

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day.

Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

• Conduct thorough occupational therapy evaluations to establish individualized goals
• Provide daily treatments focused on functional outcomes and safe discharge home
• Manage and coordinate discharges to ensure smooth transitions back to the community
• Collaborate closely with the rehab team to design and implement effective care plans
• Maintain documentation and productivity standards (facility notes a 92% productivity requirement)
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures and represent the therapy department professionally (black scrubs dress code)

• Occupational Therapy experience (job lists OT as primary skill)
• 1-3 years of experience preferred (job indicates 1-3 years)
• Prior SNF experience strongly preferred (explicitly noted)
• Ability to work on-site and be present in the building to receive guaranteed hours
• Willingness to meet facility productivity expectations and follow CRG policies (92% productivity requirement)
• Available to start around the requested start date or within 2-3 weeks as noted

• Skilled in OT evaluations and writing clear, goal-directed treatment plans
• Experienced delivering daily treatments in a skilled nursing facility setting
• Knowledge of discharge planning and rehab-to-home focused interventions
• Comfort working in a SNF environment with a high rehab-to-home census
• Strong documentation, time-management, and teamwork skills

• Join a supportive rehab team where your skills help people return home — meaningful work every day
• Generous travel support and perks for contract therapists
• Licensure assistance guidance and reimbursement support available through the agency
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us grow the team
• Paid time off options and coverage coordination through the staffing agency
• Professional development and mentorship from experienced therapists
• A friendly workplace culture that values work-life balance and clinician well-being
• Clear expectations and predictable contract terms (13-week contract length noted)

Albuquerque offers plenty to explore between shifts: stroll historic Old Town with its boutiques and Southwestern flair, catch breathtaking views on the Sandia Peak Tramway, enjoy world-class New Mexican cuisine, and if you’re here in October you’ll see why the city is famous for hot air balloons. Day hikes, local museums, easy day trips to Santa Fe, and scenic desert trails make this a great spot for outdoor and culture lovers alike.

Ready to start your next adventure as a Occupational Therapist? Let's get you moving forward!

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About United Health Care Staffing

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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