Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – $1,431 per week

Join Triage Staffing as a Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Alameda, Bernalillo County—a dynamic 13-week opportunity to deliver direct patient care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Earn $1,431 per week while advancing your therapy career on a full-time travel assignment.

Position Summary

This travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant role places you in a fast-paced healthcare environment where you'll collaborate with occupational therapists to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life. Working 40 hours per week on day shifts, you'll deliver evidence-based therapy support to diverse patient populations across a 13-week contract starting as soon as possible. Triage Staffing connects dedicated therapy professionals with rewarding assignments nationwide, and this Albuquerque position offers the perfect blend of professional growth and travel experience.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapists in designing and implementing individualized treatment plans
• Guide patients through therapeutic activities targeting motor skills, coordination, and functional independence
• Support patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and adaptive techniques
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient progress and treatment outcomes
• Set up and manage therapeutic equipment and adaptive devices
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and adaptive strategies
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated patient care

Requirements

• Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license or COTA-L credential valid in New Mexico
• Active CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain before assignment start
• Minimum 1 year of recent occupational therapy experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and healthcare teams
• Ability to physically assist patients with transfers and therapeutic positioning
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a travel staffing model
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

More About Triage Staffing

Triage Staffing partners with healthcare organizations across the United States to connect qualified therapy professionals with rewarding travel assignments. As a leading healthcare staffing provider, we support occupational therapy assistants and other allied health professionals in growing their careers through diverse clinical opportunities nationwide.

Next Steps

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