Occupational Therapist Assistant

Location Address:

2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Clovis, NM

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $24.27
Maximum Offer $37.07

Summary:

Build Your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient recovery through hands‑on, goal‑driven interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, helping patients restore function, independence, and confidence in everyday life.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity:
Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt:
No

Work Shift:

Days

• Implements individualized treatment programs to improve physical, psychosocial, and developmental function and support independence in activities of daily living.
• May modify treatment approaches within the established plan of care developed by the Occupational Therapist based on patient status and progress.
• Assists with the selection, setup, and use of adaptive equipment and/or splinting to promote patient independence and functional performance.
• Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on home programs, adaptive strategies, and preventive care.
• Completes timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional and departmental standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary care team members to support coordinated care.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and standards related to quality assurance, safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in ongoing education, in‑services, and required meetings to support professional growth and clinical competency.
• Contributes to special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

• Two to three years of college‑level coursework, Associate Degree, or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Assistant required. Current Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license required.
• Less than one year of Occupational Therapy experience required.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke free campuses.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.