Occupational Therapist, Home Health, Per Diem

Sutter Health·Santa Rosa, New Mexico

$62 - $77/hrPart Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 22 days ago

Practice for this role

Occupational Therapist, Home Health, Per Diem · $62 - $77/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-2% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Santa Rosa, New Mexico ($63.17/hr)

18 similar openings in the Santa Rosa area · median $63.17/hr

6 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$50.00/hr · p10p90 · $70.81/hr

this role: $61.87/hrmedian $63.17/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Santa Rosa, New Mexico rates. This role sits in the 45th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 2% below the Santa Rosa, New Mexico median for allied health roles.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing rehabilitative programs to restore daily living skills for patients with disabilities. They also provide clinical supervision to assistants and aides while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

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Overview: Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Job Description: Education:

Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program.

Certification & licensure

OT-Occupational Therapist OR OLP-Occupational Limited Permit

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS: Department: Home Health - DL-Valid Drivers License Department: Home Health - INS-Auto Insurance

Typical experience

2 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and knowledge

Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.

Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.

Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.

Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.

Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.

Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.

Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

Job Shift

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Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program and hold a valid OT license or limited permit. A minimum of 2 years of recent relevant experience and a valid driver's license with auto insurance are required.

professional certificate
Teamwork
Collaboration
Communication skills
Customer service
Critical thinking
Conflict resolution
Time management
Regulatory compliance
Patient assessment
Technology proficiency
Complex problem solving
Decisive judgement
Clinical supervision
Occupational therapy

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $62 - $77/hr
Location: Santa Rosa, New Mexico
Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Application: Employer website

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