Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant; COTA; inTaos, NM

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Taos, NM Agency: Towne U.S. LLC Pay: $1,765 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

Allied Travel Careers  is working with Towne U.S. LLC to find a qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Taos, New Mexico, 87571!

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a skilled nursing facility team providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. This role offers the opportunity to work with a primarily geriatric population focused on restoring functional independence, improving safety, and enhancing quality of life.

The COTA will implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist and play a key role in helping residents regain strength, mobility, and confidence following illness, surgery, or hospitalization.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions under OT supervision
• Assist residents with ADL retraining including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
• Address functional mobility, balance, endurance, and safety awareness
• Implement fall prevention strategies and adaptive techniques
• Train patients in use of adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies
• Accurately document daily treatment sessions and progress in EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including nursing, PT, SLP, and case management
• Maintain productivity standards while ensuring high-quality patient-centered care

• Active COTA license in practicing state
• SNF or geriatric experience preferred
• Strong time management and clinical reasoning skills
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload of short-term rehab and long-term residents

This is an excellent opportunity for a COTA who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation and making a meaningful impact in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Towne U.S. is a proud member of the Towne Family of Companies, which has been building community and opportunity since 1991. Born from a commitment to people-first values, Towne U.S. extends the Towne legacy into the world of healthcare staffing—specializing in placing travel physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and allied professionals across the United States.

With a foundation rooted in over three decades of operational excellence and service, Towne U.S. brings a uniquely personal approach to travel healthcare. Each provider is supported by a dedicated Journey Advisor, ensuring transparency, trust, and tailored guidance throughout every assignment.

Our mission is simple: connect passionate professionals with life-changing opportunities—while being radically transparent every step of the way. As part of the Towne Family, we inherit a deep tradition of integrity, compassion, and operational excellence, and we strive to embody those values in everything we do.