Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - $1,820 per week
1 day ago
Albuquerque
GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel Long Term Care (LTC) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. • Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, • Discipline: Therapy, • Start Date: 05/04/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Long-Term Care in Albuquerque, NM (87111). 13-week travel contract with guaranteed hours; make a meaningful impact on patient rehabilitation and recovery. Join a dedicated team as an Occupational Therapist in a long-term care (LTC) setting in Albuquerque, NM. This 13-week travel assignment (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026) offers clinicians the chance to deliver high-quality occupational therapy, work within a supportive interdisciplinary rehab team, and enjoy the culture and outdoor access near the Sandia foothills and northeast neighborhoods. • Location: Albuquerque, NM (87111) — Albuquerque OT jobs, New Mexico occupational therapy jobs, • Setting: Long-Term Care (LTC) / Rehabilitation, • Assignment Type: Travel Contract — Travel Occupational Therapist opportunity, • Start Date: May 4, 2026, • End Date: August 3, 2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • Shift: 8 Hour Days (08:00 AM – 4:30 PM), • Hours per Week: 40 (Guaranteed 35 hours), • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,470 – $1,580, • Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in New Mexico (required), • NM caregivers account required, • Minimum 1 year of experience in a long-term care or rehabilitation setting (long-term care OT experience preferred), • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary rehab team, • Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills, • Experience with geriatric occupational therapy, ADL training, and restorative care, • Skilled in adaptive equipment recommendations, splinting, transfers, and mobility training, • Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) documentation and LTC regulatory requirements, • Evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments in a long-term care setting, • Develop individualized treatment plans focused on maximizing patient independence and quality of life, • Provide ADL training, adaptive equipment recommendations, wheelchair and seating assessments, and therapeutic interventions, • Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, and other rehab staff to coordinate comprehensive care, • Document patient progress, outcomes, and care plans accurately in the EMR, • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and safe use of assistive devices, • Guaranteed hours and competitive weekly pay for travel occupational therapists, • Supportive multidisciplinary team and opportunities for professional growth in long-term care GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #478557. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: LTC For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.