Perm - Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) #C-OTA-8217893

AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing; Albuquerque, Las Cruces (NM, NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time position in Albuquerque, NM. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a rehabilitation team to provide high-quality patient care and implement individualized treatment plans. Responsibilities include documentation, therapy techniques, and maintaining patient equipment. The position requires valid licensing and reliable transportation to deliver compassionate services to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Valid state license or proof of eligibility required.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient care and collaborates with the occupational therapist.
• Implements individualized treatment plans and maintains documentation.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in therapy techniques.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Compassion

Documentation

Education

Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant state license

Job description

Summary:

• Ref #: C-OTA-8217893
• Profession: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Albuquerque, NM
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: 08:00 AM-04:30 PM

Requirements:

• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant state license or proof of eligibility.
• Must have a valid driver's license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities:

• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences, and meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Adheres to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation, and work-related meetings.
• Collaborates with the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities for each patient.
• Instructs patients, families, and caregivers in occupational therapy techniques under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintains timely documentation for all patients treated.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for equipment repair.
• Ensures patients and families receive high-quality, compassionate service, recognizing individual needs and rights.
• Implements individualized treatment plans established by the primary Occupational Therapist.
• Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities, low vision, falls risk management, medication management, health and wellness, and community integration.
• Other duties assigned by Management.