Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,612 per week in Albuquerque, NM

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a skilled nursing facility team providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. This role offers the opportunity to work with a primarily geriatric population focused on restoring functional independence, improving safety, and enhancing quality of life. 

The COTA will implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist and play a key role in helping residents regain strength, mobility, and confidence following illness, surgery, or hospitalization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions under OT supervision 

• Assist residents with ADL retraining including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding 

• Address functional mobility, balance, endurance, and safety awareness 

• Implement fall prevention strategies and adaptive techniques 

• Train patients in use of adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies 

• Accurately document daily treatment sessions and progress in EMR 

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including nursing, PT, SLP, and case management 

• Maintain productivity standards while ensuring high-quality patient-centered care 

Ideal Candidate: 

• Active COTA license in practicing state 

• SNF or geriatric experience preferred 

• Strong time management and clinical reasoning skills 

• Comfortable managing a varied caseload of short-term rehab and long-term residents 

This is an excellent opportunity for a COTA who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation and making a meaningful impact in a supportive, team-oriented environment.