Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Local Contract - Albuquerque, NM

More opportunities. More possibilities.

Join Domnovate Healthcare and explore over 1,000 ongoing openings across travel, local contract, per diem and permanent roles. Our mission is simple: connect healthcare professionals with the best opportunities at the best pay, backed by a team dedicated to finding the right fit for your career and your life.

Apply today—let’s find your next opportunity together.

Help people turn progress into everyday independence

Our Client is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a local contract opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bring thoughtful clinical judgment to rehabilitation that connects practical recovery, participation and everyday independence. Work with the rehabilitation and care team to help each person make progress toward meaningful goals.

Your contribution

Implement treatment established by the supervising occupational therapist within assistant scope. Provide therapeutic activities that support self-care, daily routines and functional independence. Observe each person’s response, document care and progress, and communicate relevant changes to the supervising occupational therapist. Explain techniques clearly and help patients and caregivers participate safely.

Support coordinated care that respects each person’s abilities, priorities and dignity. Communicate clearly with colleagues, patients and caregivers, follow professional standards and safety practices, and complete documentation promptly. Clinical work, caseload and team arrangements will be reviewed during hiring.

Assignment and schedule

• Local, on-site contract; no traveler stipend.
• Source shift window is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with a 30-minute meal period. Final workdays and complete work pattern confirmed before offer.
• The source lists a 36-hour weekly guarantee, subject to attendance and assignment terms. Confirm actual worked and paid hours before offer.
• Source start date is January 4, 2027; the actual start will be confirmed before offer.
• Current source end date is April 3, 2027. Start date and remaining duration confirmed before offer.

What you bring

• Current New Mexico Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure or eligibility, with required credentials completed before practice.
• Appropriate accredited education and clinical qualifications for the role.
• Clinical reasoning, clear communication and a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to complete applicable credential, screening, orientation and client requirements.

Medical, dental and vision benefits are available, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Let’s discuss your next assignment

Apply with your experience and availability so we can review the clinical work, confirm the schedule and discuss how this assignment fits your goals.

Employment arrangement: Contract and per diem placements recruited through Domnovate Healthcare are W-2 employment through our employer of record. Our Client is the assignment site.

Equal opportunity: All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

*Actual compensation will vary based on assignment, schedule, experience, qualifications and other job-related factors. The advertised range is taxable W-2 hourly pay for this local assignment and does not include traveler reimbursements. Final terms are confirmed before offer.