Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant LTCA Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 87,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

24/7 recruiter support

Credentialing assistance

Nationwide travel opportunities

Extension opportunities

Weekly pay

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare LLC seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to travel to Albuquerque, NM for a 13-week assignment starting on 09/28/2026. Weekly pay ranges from $1,615 to $1,738 with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 08:00-16:30, five days per week.

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility. As part of the assignment, you will provide OT services, assess and document progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team while adhering to privacy and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active COTA credential and NM license/registration.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility setting.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• NM caregivers account required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to residents in a skilled nursing setting under the plan of care.
• Assess, re-evaluate, and document resident progress; contribute to treatment plans and adjust interventions.
• Implement therapy plans, select modalities and equipment, and monitor safety and infection control.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care and communicate changes to the supervising therapist.
• Maintain accurate documentation in patient records and ensure privacy/regulatory compliance.
• NM caregivers account as part of assignment requirements.

Skills

COTA credential

Job description

Overview Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, General, traveling to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Start date 09/28/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $1,615 to $1,738, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: five days per week, 8.5-hour days (08:00-16:30). Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility. This is a travel temporary assignment facilitated by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,615-$1,738 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 08:00-16:30, five days per week
• Start date: 09/28/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Agencies must have NM caregivers account

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to residents in a skilled nursing setting under the established plan of care
• Assess, re-evaluate, and document resident progress; contribute to treatment plans and adjust interventions as needed
• Implement therapy plans, select appropriate modalities and equipment, and monitor safety and infection control practices
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy) to ensure coordinated care and communicate changes to the supervising therapist
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in patient records and ensure compliance with privacy and regulatory guidelines
• Agencies must have NM caregivers account as part of the assignment requirements

Requirements

• Active COTA credential and license/registration as applicable in New Mexico
• Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility environment
• Experience performing general COTA duties with adult and geriatric populations preferred
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Must have NM caregivers account as specified in job notes

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated travel and assignment support
• 24/7 recruiter support during the assignment
• Credentialing assistance to facilitate onboarding
• Nationwide travel opportunities through the organization
• Extension opportunities beyond the initial contract when available
• Standard travel stipend and weekly pay schedule

PAY DISCLAIMER

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.