Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Inpatient Rehab Job

Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Inpatient Rehabilitation | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. This travel, temporary assignment begins on 08/03/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,447 to $1,583 with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. The shift is 08:00–16:30, five days per week, in an inpatient rehabilitation environment. This position is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC and targets skilled rehab support in a travel capacity.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,447–$1,583 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30, Monday–Friday
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: inpatient rehabilitation environment in Albuquerque, NM

Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to inpatients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, following the established plan of care.
- Assess patient status, contribute to treatment planning, and document progress in accordance with charting standards.
- Implement therapeutic activities to improve activities of daily living, upper and lower extremity function, gait, balance, and cognitive-motor skills; adapt tasks to patient goals.
- Educate patients and families on ADLs, safe mobility techniques, energy conservation, and the use of adaptive equipment; reinforce training for caregivers as appropriate.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (recovery-focused nurses, therapists, social work) to support discharge planning and transitions of care.
- Maintain accurate records, ensure safety during therapy sessions, and communicate changes in patient condition to the supervising OT and team.

Requirements
- Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant credential; NM licensure or eligibility to practice in New Mexico.
- Associate degree from an ACOTE-accredited program (or equivalent educational background for OT practice).
- Experience in inpatient rehabilitation or related settings is preferred.
- Strong documentation skills and ability to work within an electronic health record system.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered environment; available to cover the listed shift and schedule.
- Agency requirement: NM Caregivers account must be established with the employing agency for assignment processing.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Weekly pay: $1,447–$1,583 (per week)
- 13-week contract with potential extension opportunities
- Travel assignment support and dedicated recruitment assistance through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Access to assignment-specific resources and compliance guidance

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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.

About Healthforce

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