Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,568 per week in Albuquerque, NM

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Contract Albuquerque, NM 87111 NM

Order ID

9074257

Location

Albuquerque, NM 87111

Setting

Transitional Care / Post-Acute Rehab

Employment

Contract

Contract Period

06/01/2026 08/29/2026 (13 weeks)

Shift(s)

early shifts available (8.5-hour)

Schedule

Mon Fri 36 hrs/week guaranteed

Break

30-minute unpaid break

Pay Rate

$39.00 $43.00 per hour

Pay Frequency

Weekly

Openings

1 position available

Active NM Caregivers Registry account required agencies must have account prior to placement.

State or federal-issued photo ID must be presented at the facility and worn as a photo badge at all times.

Responsibilities

• Implement OT treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist to restore and enhance residents' functional independence.
• Deliver skilled OT interventions including ADL training, fine motor exercises, cognitive rehabilitation, and adaptive equipment instruction.
• Document patient progress accurately and in a timely manner in compliance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team OT, PT, SLP, nursing to support integrated, resident-centred care planning.
• Educate residents and families on home exercise programmes, compensatory strategies, and safe discharge planning.
• Meet productivity standards while maintaining the highest quality of care.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered COTA licence/certification in New Mexico required.
• Active NM Caregivers Registry account required prior to assignment start.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assistant programme.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a SNF, transitional care, or post-acute rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to meet productivity targets.

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