Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in Taos, NM | Evenings (5x8)

Taos Healthcare Taos, NM
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Occupational Therapy Assistant in Taos, NM
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$1,569
Setting
SNF
Travel · Therapy
Shift
Evenings
5×8 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Occupational Therapy Assistant job in Taos, NM with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Occupational Therapy Assistant contract at Taos Healthcare. This role pays $1,569 per week and follows a Evenings shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

In this travel Occupational Therapy Assistant job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Occupational Therapy Assistant job in Taos, NM and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Taos Healthcare
  • Location: Taos, NM 87571
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Evenings (5x8)
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Setting: SNF

Responsibilities

  • Deliver occupational therapy interventions under the direction of a supervising Occupational Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
  • Guide patients through activities of daily living, fine-motor tasks, and functional skills training
  • Train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques within the established plan
  • Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist

Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Occupational Therapy Assistant experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New Mexico and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs Near Taos, NM

What license and certifications do I need for travel OTA jobs?
You need an active OTA license in the assignment state or an OT Compact privilege, which is available only when both your home state and the assignment state are actively issuing. Most facilities also require current NBCOT certification as a COTA and BLS. Because the OT Compact is still onboarding states, many assignments still require a traditional license.
How does supervision work for travel OTAs?
The supervising OT completes evaluations, establishes the plan of care, and remains responsible for reassessment and discharge, while the OTA delivers delegated treatment and documents progress. State rules and facility policies determine how often supervision occurs and whether the OT must be on site.
What do travel OTA assignments involve day to day?
The day-to-day role depends heavily on setting. SNF work often centers on ADL retraining, adaptive equipment, and productivity targets; inpatient rehab adds higher-acuity functional training; and school roles focus on fine-motor, sensory, and classroom participation goals. Ask about caseload size and how quickly the facility expects a traveler to reach a full schedule.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Taos, NM

Art is part of the daily streetscape in Taos, NM, where galleries and museums sit among the shops around the historic Plaza. Local rehabilitation includes physical therapy for orthopedic and neurological conditions. On Ledoux Street, the Harwood Museum of Art provides a quieter introduction to the region's creative history, including seven paintings in its Agnes Martin Gallery. A museum visit can lead into a meal or browsing around the Plaza, keeping an afternoon centered on town. Travelers interested in conversation as well as viewing can join the museum's monthly Slow Art discussions. Spending time with a single artwork gives those gatherings a different pace from a gallery tour, and returning during a longer stay brings another work into focus.

Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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