Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,671 per week in Albuquerque, NM

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Agency: Towne U.S. LLC
Pay: $1,671 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Towne U.S. LLC to find a qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87113!

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. 

About Towne U.S. LLC

Towne U.S. is a proud member of the Towne Family of Companies, which has been building community and opportunity since 1991. Born from a commitment to people-first values, Towne U.S. extends the Towne legacy into the world of healthcare staffing—specializing in placing travel physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and allied professionals across the United States.

With a foundation rooted in over three decades of operational excellence and service, Towne U.S. brings a uniquely personal approach to travel healthcare. Each provider is supported by a dedicated Journey Advisor, ensuring transparency, trust, and tailored guidance throughout every assignment.

Our mission is simple: connect passionate professionals with life-changing opportunities—while being radically transparent every step of the way. As part of the Towne Family, we inherit a deep tradition of integrity, compassion, and operational excellence, and we strive to embody those values in everything we do.

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