Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Build Your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient recovery through hands-on, goal-driven interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, helping patients restore function, independence, and confidence in everyday life.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

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

Type of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 1.00

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Implements individualized treatment programs to improve physical, psychosocial, and developmental function and support independence in activities of daily living.
• May modify treatment approaches within the established plan of care developed by the Occupational Therapist based on patient status and progress.
• Assists with the selection, setup, and use of adaptive equipment and/or splinting to promote patient independence and functional performance.
• Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on home programs, adaptive strategies, and preventive care.
• Completes timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional and departmental standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary care team members to support coordinated care.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and standards related to quality assurance, safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in ongoing education, in-services, and required meetings to support professional growth and clinical competency.
• Contributes to special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two to three years of college-level coursework, Associate Degree, or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Assistant required
• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license required
• Less than one year of Occupational Therapy experience required

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.

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.