What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Chism Consulting Group, LLC?
Occupational Therapist (Contractor)
Tohaali Community School in Newcomb, NM is looking for an Occupational Therapist to support students with OT services during the 2026–2027 school year. This is a contracted, in-person role serving a Native American community in Newcomb.
Compensation
• $100,000–$125,000 per year ($55–$70/hr), depending on experience
• Mileage reimbursement: $0.725 per mile (2026 IRS federal rate)
• Moving/relocation assistance available
Position Details
• 180 school days school per year plus summer compensatory hours (Roughly 1800 hours per year)
• On-site hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• No weekends or federal/tribal holidays
Responsibilities Include
• Providing individual and group occupational therapy to eligible students per their IEPs
• Conducting evaluations and comprehensive assessments for referred students
• Attending IEP and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Maintaining service logs, mileage logs, and student progress reports
• Developing IEP goals and objectives and preparing written reports
• Consulting with parents, teachers, and school staff
• Supporting compliance with Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and federal special education requirements
Requirements
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• Current, unrestricted OT license from the State of New Mexico
• Must pass a federal BIE background investigation prior to starting
• U.S. citizenship required
If you are interested in making an impact in a tribal school setting with a consistent school-year schedule, please apply here.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000