Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,612 per week in Albuquerque, NM

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Agency: Towne U.S. LLC
Pay: $1,612 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 7/27/2026

About the Position

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 

We are  seeking a dedicated and compassionate  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)to join a skilled nursing facility team providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. This role offers the opportunity to work with a primarily geriatric population focused on restoring functional independence, improving safety, and enhancing quality of life.  

The COTA will implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist and play a key role in helping residents regain strength, mobility, and confidence following illness, surgery, or hospitalization.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions under OT supervision  

• Assist residents with ADL retraining including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding  

• Address functional mobility, balance, endurance, and safety awareness  

• Implement fall prevention strategies and adaptive techniques  

• Train patients in use of adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies  

• Accurately document daily treatment sessions and progress in EMR  

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including nursing, PT, SLP, and case management  

• Maintain productivity standards while ensuring high-quality patient-centered care  

Ideal Candidate:  

• Active COTA license in practicing state  

• SNF or geriatric experience preferred  

• Strong time management and clinical reasoning skills  

• Comfortable managing a varied caseload of short-term rehab and long-term residents  

This is an excellent opportunity for a COTA who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation and making a meaningful impact in a supportive, team-oriented environment.