Outpatient - Occupational Therapist Assistant/COTA

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Mexico is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their team. In this part-time role, you will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, applying therapeutic interventions to aid in the rehabilitation of patients. This position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and access to a variety of employee benefits, including wellness programs and educational opportunities.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Wellness programs

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

• Certification for Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance.
• BLS Certification required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation.
• Coordinate and communicate with various disciplines involved in patient care.
• Act as a patient advocate and ensure comprehensive rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient advocacy

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance

Certification for Occupational Therapy Assistant

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Presbyterian Outpatient is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In this role, you will be supervised by a Physical Therapist and will apply a variety of therapeutic interventions for the rehabilitation of physical, psycho-social, and developmental disorders.

Type of Opportunity: Part Time (.5 FTE/20 hours per week)
Work Schedule: Days

Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance are available for qualified candidates.

How you grow, learn, and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications, and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Interested in learning more?

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Responsibilities

Treat patients with a wide variety of therapeutic interventions aimed at rehabilitation of function/occupation and developmental disorders. Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles over the lifespan of patients. Oversee and ensure a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental well-being of patients. Promote patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence. Coordinate and communicate with various disciplines involved in patient care. Coordinate efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during the episode of care. Act as a patient advocate. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance.
Certification for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
BLS Certification required at the time of hire.

Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging, and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges, and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees—including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves over 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care), and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke-free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $32.17/Hr

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role considers various factors, including experience, training, internal equity, and organizational needs.