Travel COTA - Weekly Pay
MEP Health · Albuquerque, NM · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a travel capacity.
Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
- Deliver therapeutic activities, monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and support patient mobility, exercises, and use of adaptive equipment.
- Educate patients and families to enhance independence, maintain treatment areas, and collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care.
- Ensure compliance with licensing and facility standards.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of OTA experience
- Current BLS certification
- COTA national certification
- State licensure
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of anatomy, motor function, and occupational therapy principles
- Ability to lift and assist patients safely
Key Duties
- Perform therapeutic activities as directed
- Monitor and report patient progress
- Accurately document treatment sessions
- Assist patients with exercises and adaptive devices
- Educate patients/families on daily living techniques
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
- Adhere to licensing and professional standards
- Additional certifications may be required prior to assignment
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Continuing education
- Retirement plans
- Health benefits starting from day one