Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,453 to $1,653 per week in Albuquerque, NM

We're hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel contract role at a skilled nursing facility in Albuquerque, NM. Under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain the skills they need for everyday life. If you are ready to make a difference, apply today and a recruiter will reach out with details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Active New Mexico COTA license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Experience providing restorative and ADL-focused interventions preferred.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 0800-1630.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5x8.
• Assignment length: 15 weeks.
• Guaranteed weekly hours: 35.
• May be required to float to other facilities as needed.

Location Highlights

Albuquerque offers a mix of outdoor recreation and urban amenities within short drives. The Sandia Mountains are about 20 minutes east, providing hiking trails and the Sandia Peak Tramway with alpine views. Old Town Albuquerque sits in the city center and features historic adobe architecture and the Albuquerque Museum within a short drive, supporting a cultural, walkable urban lifestyle. The Rio Grande runs through the city offering riverside trails and the Bosque Trail system approximately 5 to 15 minutes from downtown, suitable for cycling and birdwatching. Nearby Petroglyph National Monument is within 20 minutes and provides volcanic landscape and ancient rock art for outdoor exploration. The city has an international airport with direct flights and multiple major highways for regional travel, fitting a suburban-urban lifestyle with easy transit connections.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment and offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join our travel therapy program as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and gain flexibility and stability. Choose from a variety of contract options while receiving benefits and relocation assistance. A recruiter will contact you with next steps. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

EEO Statement

We are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all associates.