Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

SUMMARY:

* Ref #: 9160052
* Profession: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
* Job Type: Contract/Non-Travel
* Location: Las Cruces, NM
* Start Date: September 21, 2026
* Duration: 14 weeks
* Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
* Rate: Local: $1365/35-hours

REQUIREMENTS:

* Valid and active Occupational Therapy Assistant State license.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist the Occupational Therapist in evaluating patients to identify their physical and functional limitations.
* Carry out interventions and activities to enhance patients' motor skills, mobility, and daily independence.
* Educate patients on the proper use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment.
* Keep precise and up-to-date patient records, noting progress, treatments, and condition changes.
* Adhere to safety and infection control protocols, ensuring a safe therapy environment for patients.