Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Powerback; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerback Rehab in Albuquerque, NM is looking for a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a patient-centered rehab team. You will implement OT programs, follow recovery plans, and deliver high-quality therapy to help patients regain independence.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with the rehab team, and a commitment to improving lives in a long-term care setting. Competitive pay ranges from 34 to 38 USD per hour, with a strong emphasis on growth and support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program according to AOTA & ACOTE standards.
• Initial certification obtained from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• They must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy programs and activities.
• Follow developed recovery plans and deliver therapy treatments.
• Collaborate with the rehab team to restore independence and function.
• Maintain patient-centered care and compassionate service.
• Assist patients and families with education and support.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program according to AOTA & ACOTE standards.

Initial certification obtained from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.

Job description

Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque Has A Full-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Opportunity!

Don’t Forget To Ask About Increased Pay in Lieu of Benefits!

We’re on a mission to improve lives; as part of that mission, Powerback Rehab is proud to provide high-quality care and exceptional service.

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you help patients get well. You are the person who can bring their power back. In doing this, you will implement occupational therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments.

You’re a healer and a helper, which is why you got into this line of work.

You’re equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as an individual. You know your goal is the design of a program that will restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities and independence.

You’re adaptable to the needs of the patient and can find joy in the variety of the work and the settings.

You’re a teammate and are looking for collaboration with your peers, but you’re also happy to make referrals to help your patient get the care they need to thrive.

You know that being an Occupational Therapy Assistant means putting patients first; ensuring patients and their families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

Working in a company that values growth and understands what it means to be a caregiver is refreshing. Our CEO is a former staff therapist. We offer growth, paths forward, and we are committed to patient-centered care. We are growing, stable, and need people like you, who have a calling to help people thrive.

Isn’t it time for you to work with a team where 86% of them know and feel their work makes a difference? So much so, we’re certified as a 2023 Great Place to Work.

Qualifications

• 1. Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program according to AOTA & ACOTE standards.
• 2. Initial certification obtained from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• 3. They must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
• Posted Salary Range: USD $34.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.

Location/work environment

In facility

Reporting structure

Reporting to Director of Rehab