COTA Student Loan Contribution Payment Program

Overview COTA - Full Time - Las Cruces, New Mexico Part Time and Per Diem options available. Student Loan Contribution Payment Program Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care! At Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico , we are more than a hospital—we are a community of caregivers driven by purpose, compassion, and a shared mission to help patients regain independence after life-changing illness or injury. Located in Las Cruces, NM, our hospital offers state-of-the-art therapy, personalized care plans, and an interdisciplinary team approach that delivers exceptional outcomes. Whether you’re a clinician, therapist, or healthcare leader, you’ll find a rewarding career here where your work truly makes a difference. We are seeking a COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them. Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits: Full Time / Part Time PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available Dental and Vision coverage 401K with employer matching Life insurance Short-and-long term disability Wellness & Work Life Balance: Full Time / Part Time Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date Professional Growth: Full Time Continuing education opportunities Qualifications Required Skills: Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines. Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required. One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred. Additional Qualifications/Skills: Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks. Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job Responsibilities Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr