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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health
Always Best Care Senior Services - Albuquerque, NM
Competitive Salary
At Always Best Care Senior Services, we believe exceptional therapy extends far beyond the walls of a clinic. Our mission is to help patients regain independence, improve safety, and enjoy a higher quality of life while remaining in the comfort of their own homes.
We're seeking a compassionate, motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our growing Home Health team serving Albuquerque and the surrounding communities. If you're looking for meaningful patient relationships, professional autonomy, and a healthy work-life balance, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join Always Best Care?
When you join Always Best Care, you're joining a team that values clinical excellence, compassion, and people first.
We offer:
Competitive Compensation Based On Experience
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
One-on-one patient care in the home setting
Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team
Opportunity to help grow an expanding home health therapy program
Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
Meaningful work that improves patients' independence and quality of life
A locally operated agency committed to exceptional patient care
Position Summary
Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides skilled occupational therapy treatments designed to help patients improve their ability to perform activities of daily living safely and independently.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, you will:
Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist
Assist patients in improving functional mobility, self-care skills, upper extremity function, coordination, strength, balance, and independence with daily activities
Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, activities, and functional task training appropriate to the established plan of care
Instruct patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, energy conservation techniques, and home safety strategies
Observe, document, and communicate patient progress, responses to treatment, and changes in condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist
Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers, and other interdisciplinary team members to provide coordinated, patient-centered care
Maintain compliance with Medicare regulations, agency policies, and professional standards of practice
Qualifications
We're looking for candidates who have:
Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program
Current New Mexico COTA license in good standing
Current CPR/BLS certification
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation with current automobile insurance
Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
Home health experience preferred, but enthusiastic and compassionate clinicians are encouraged to apply
Why Home Health?
Home health offers something many therapy professionals are searching for—time to truly connect with patients.
Instead of rushing from appointment to appointment, you'll work one-on-one with individuals in their own homes, helping them safely perform everyday activities, maintain independence, reduce fall risks, and continue living where they're happiest.
Every visit provides an opportunity to empower patients, support families, and make a meaningful difference that lasts long after treatment is complete.
Join Our Growing Team
If you're passionate about helping others live safer, more independent lives and want to be part of a supportive organization dedicated to compassionate, high-quality home health care, we encourage you to apply today.
Join Always Best Care Senior Services and help patients achieve greater independence—one visit, one home, and one life at a time.
Always Best Care Senior Services - Albuquerque, NM
Competitive Salary
- Flexible Schedule
- One-on-One Patient Care
At Always Best Care Senior Services, we believe exceptional therapy extends far beyond the walls of a clinic. Our mission is to help patients regain independence, improve safety, and enjoy a higher quality of life while remaining in the comfort of their own homes.
We're seeking a compassionate, motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our growing Home Health team serving Albuquerque and the surrounding communities. If you're looking for meaningful patient relationships, professional autonomy, and a healthy work-life balance, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join Always Best Care?
When you join Always Best Care, you're joining a team that values clinical excellence, compassion, and people first.
We offer:
Competitive Compensation Based On Experience
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
One-on-one patient care in the home setting
Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team
Opportunity to help grow an expanding home health therapy program
Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
Meaningful work that improves patients' independence and quality of life
A locally operated agency committed to exceptional patient care
Position Summary
Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides skilled occupational therapy treatments designed to help patients improve their ability to perform activities of daily living safely and independently.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, you will:
Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist
Assist patients in improving functional mobility, self-care skills, upper extremity function, coordination, strength, balance, and independence with daily activities
Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, activities, and functional task training appropriate to the established plan of care
Instruct patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, energy conservation techniques, and home safety strategies
Observe, document, and communicate patient progress, responses to treatment, and changes in condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist
Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers, and other interdisciplinary team members to provide coordinated, patient-centered care
Maintain compliance with Medicare regulations, agency policies, and professional standards of practice
Qualifications
We're looking for candidates who have:
Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program
Current New Mexico COTA license in good standing
Current CPR/BLS certification
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation with current automobile insurance
Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
Home health experience preferred, but enthusiastic and compassionate clinicians are encouraged to apply
Why Home Health?
Home health offers something many therapy professionals are searching for—time to truly connect with patients.
Instead of rushing from appointment to appointment, you'll work one-on-one with individuals in their own homes, helping them safely perform everyday activities, maintain independence, reduce fall risks, and continue living where they're happiest.
Every visit provides an opportunity to empower patients, support families, and make a meaningful difference that lasts long after treatment is complete.
Join Our Growing Team
If you're passionate about helping others live safer, more independent lives and want to be part of a supportive organization dedicated to compassionate, high-quality home health care, we encourage you to apply today.
Join Always Best Care Senior Services and help patients achieve greater independence—one visit, one home, and one life at a time.