Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Jet Health Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health agency is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver quality therapy services to home health clients under licensed supervision. This full-time or part-time role involves ensuring high-quality care and requires a relevant associate degree and state license.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

401k retirement savings plan w/ discretionary match

Company-paid life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

PTO - 80 hours per year

6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate Degree.
• Current State License to practice occupational therapy.
• One year of experience as Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordinated occupational therapy under supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Participates in coordination of care and communicates with healthcare team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Therapy skills

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Description

Klarus Home Health / Jet Health, Inc is seeking a dedicated and skilled full-time, part time, or PRN / Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide coordinated occupational therapy to our home health patients/clients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in the Albuquerque, NM, Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas.

This role involves participating in the coordination of care and ensuring high-quality therapy services are delivered to patients in their homes.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State License to practice occupational therapy.
• A military spouse may engage in the practice of occupational therapy without obtaining the applicable occupational therapy license if the military spouse is currently licensed in good standing by another jurisdiction of the U.S. that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements for the license in this state.
• One year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred.
• Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation and current and valid auto liability insurance, current driver’s license.
• Works in a healthcare facility or patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions.
• Provides coordinated occupational therapy to patients/clients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Participates in the coordination of care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of documentation.
• Adheres to infection control measures and OSHA guidelines.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency.

Benefits for full time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance
• PTO - 80 hours
• 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• 401k retirement savings plan w/ discretionary match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive compensation package