Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Full-Time or PRN - Las Cruces, NM

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement or company car

Company‑provided equipment

Family‑oriented culture

Scrubs branding

Job summary

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). The role supports OT services under supervision, evaluating patients, implementing plans, and coordinating with the care team to optimize functional outcomes.

Full-time or PRN positions available. The employer emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, ongoing growth, and a supportive, family-oriented culture within a community-focused agency.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of clinical OT experience.
• Must be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the practicing state.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ongoing evaluation of patients referred to OT by physician.
• Implement rehabilitative treatment programs per physician’s orders.
• Coordinate treatment plans with supervising OT and care team.
• Maintain clinical records and timely documentation of patient progress.
• Provide training to families on goals and home program carryover.

Skills

Clinical OT experience

Licensed OT - state

CPR certification

Education

AS/AA in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job Posting: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Full-Time or PRN – Las Cruces, NM

Location: Las Cruces, NM

Company: Tender Care Home Health & Hospice

About Us:

At Tender Care Home Health & Hospice, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-centered care that elevates the quality of life for our patients and their families. Located in the heart of El Paso, Texas, we’re a family-centered organization that values teamwork, growth, and excellence in every aspect of what we do.

What We Offer Full‑Time Employees:

• Competitive salary to reward your expertise
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to maintain work‑life balance
• Mileage reimbursement or company car for work‑related travel
• Company‑provided equipment for seamless job performance
• A supportive and family‑oriented culture
• Company Branding - Scrubs

What We Offer PRN Employees:

• New Mexico sick timeMileage reimbursement

Job Description Summary

The certified occupational therapy assistant provides occupational therapy services under the direction of the occupational therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Report to:

Licensed Occupational Therapist and Director of Rehabilitation Services

Job Duties (include, but are not limited to the following):

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, assists in ongoing evaluation of the patient referred to occupational therapy by the physician.
• Reviews test information for patients in the following areas: specific muscle strength, joint range of motion, sensation, fine and gross motor coordination, gait deviations, activities of daily living, and equipment needs, etc.
• Implements rehabilitative treatment programs for patients according to the physician’s orders and the plan of treatment established by the occupational therapist, consults with the licensed occupational therapist and the physicians to provide feedback and report progress.
• Coordinates treatment plans with the supervising occupational therapist and other agency and contract facility team members including physician, physical therapist, speech therapist, nursing staff, and social worker. Participates in staff meetings and case reviews as necessary.
• In consultation with the licensed occupational therapist, re-evaluates the treatment program and as indicated by the individual’s progress and the physician’s orders, modifies and changes treatment in accordance with new information.
• Explains and instructs the family in the individual’s treatment goals and program to ensure carry‑over in living arrangement and/or home setting; makes recommendations to the licensed occupational therapist regarding adaptive equipment.
• Maintains verbal and/or written communications among other personnel involved in the care of the patient; maintains clinical records on all patients referred to occupational therapy and in consultation with the licensed occupational therapist.
• Performs and submits required documentation of patient’s clinical notes, progress reports, summaries and case conferences along with changes in orders. All patient visit notes must be turned in the next scheduled workday, not to exceed forty‑eight (48) hours.
• Advances professional growth; participates in training sessions at least 2 times annually; attends short courses, and studies professional journals and texts.
• Administers non‑complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to patients with relatively stable conditions.
• Timely submission of documentation in accordance with company policy.
• Complies with Homecare Agency Compliance Plan.
• Complies with Homecare Agency’s Infection Control Policies.
• Complies with Homecare Agency’s HIPAA Policies.
• The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Knowledge and Competency:

Must demonstrate basic knowledge of all procedures included in the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant description. Must have the ability to follow instructions from the physician, Occupational Therapist and Director of Rehabilitation Services and other professional staff. Ability to communicate effectively with managers, patients, families and co-workers. Must have effective means of transportation, which will enable employee to make visits to patients’ homes if needed. Must be able to assess safety of home situations for self, patients, and other staff members, including physical and psychological dangers. Must have the ability to effectively cope with patients, families and all others with varying backgrounds, socioeconomic conditions, and value judgments. Skills include the ability to use cognizant approach to problem solving in delivering patient care with considerations being given to the patient’s past experience, finances and other resources. Skills are needed to assess both physical and psychological needs of patients and institute the appropriate nursing intervention. Must possess ingenuity to handle medical and situational emergencies. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to patient. Will discuss only those aspects necessary to care and treatment of patient with those directly involved in the patient’s care.

Position Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the clinical practice of Occupational Therapy.
• An Occupational Therapist Assistant should meet the qualifications for a occupational therapy assistant under the Federal Conditions of Participation for Homecare Agency established by CMS.
• Must be licensed to practice occupational therapy by the state licensing board in the state of practice.
• Current CPR license.

Why Join Us?

At Tender Care, you’ll have the chance to work in an environment that values your contributions, nurtures your professional growth, and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.