Local Contract Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - $39 per hour

Overview Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Location: Albuquerque, NM. Employment Type: Local Contract. Start Date: 07/27/2026. Duration: 12 weeks. Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day (08:00 AM - 04:30 PM). Responsibilities Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist. Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work-related meetings. Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient. Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary. Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist. Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions including application of therapeutic techniques in such areas as, but not limited to: cognitive skills muscle strength coordination endurance mobility perceptual abilities sensory awareness sitting and standing tolerance balance activities of daily living joint protection work simplification orientation physical agent modalities low vision falls risk management medication management health and wellness community integration and reintegration Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Must have a valid license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility. Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence. Required Skills Good organizational and time management skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Compliance Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA. Participates in required orientation and training programs. Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline. Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations. Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company