Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy - Prn
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Implements specific treatments and exercise programs for
individual patients under the direction of an Occupational
Therapist. Treats the impact of illness, injury, developmental or
psychological impairments of the patient in the performance areas
of Activities of Daily Living including; range-of-motion, grooming
& hygiene, eating, dressing, toileting, driving, cooking, or
working. Administers treatment & modalities to assist the patient
in reaching his/her maximum rehabilitation potential through the
use of ADL activities, splinting, ROM, endurance building,
strengthening exercises, cognitive retraining, coordination &
dexterity training. Communicates the treatment plan with the
patient, his/her family and other healthcare workers as
appropriate. therapeutic exercises, hot moist packs, ultrasound,
electrical stimulation, paraffin, soft tissue mobilization, balance
training and functional mobility training. Acquisitions appropriate
equipment, checks equipment being used for safety, and communicates
the use of the specific equipment to patient and family. Completes
appropriate documentation for a specific area in which the therapy
is provided. Promotes the team approach to delivery of
rehabilitation services, while serving as a representative in the
field of Occupational Therapy. In collaboration with the
rehabilitation team, develops and implements measures for quality
assurance and participates in performance improvement activities.
Ensures charges correlate with treatment session documentation and
length of time in therapy. Associates degree from an Occupational
Therapist Assistant Program. One year Occupational Therapy
preferred. Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses: Current
State of New Mexico COTA licensure MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Per
Diem As Needed
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