Location: Albuquerque, NM

Start Date: 02-18-2026

End Date: 05-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (specific start/end times and exact days not provided)

Hours per Week: 32

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions under the direction of the OTR to help patients regain independence
• Assist with ADL training and adaptive equipment recommendations to improve daily function
• Document progress and outcomes clearly and on time to support continuity of care
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and facility staff to create person-centered care plans
• Educate patients and families on home strategies and safety to support discharge success
• Adapt treatment activities to meet each patient’s cognitive and physical needs while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential required
• Active or eligible for New Mexico occupational therapy assistant licensure
• Open to all experience levels — new grads welcome
• Current CPR/BLS preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Ability to pass standard background check and drug screening as required by the facility
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program (Associate degree or equivalent)

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of OT principles and therapeutic use of daily activities
• Familiarity with SNF workflows, documentation, and regulatory expectations
• Skilled in safe transfer and mobility techniques
• Good clinical reasoning to modify interventions based on progress and tolerance
• Clear written and verbal communication for effective team coordination
• Time management and caseload organization to maintain quality documentation

Benefits

• Generous travel support and assistance finding a temporary home-away-from-home
• Medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy and smiling
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current and mobile
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Reimbursement for required credentials and onboarding costs
• A collaborative team environment where your voice matters
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates along

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque is a great base for adventure: hike or drive the Sandia Mountains and ride the Sandia Peak Tramway for breathtaking views, stroll historic Old Town for shops and New Mexican cuisine, explore Petroglyph National Monument for ancient rock art, enjoy riverside walks along the Rio Grande bosque, and plan a weekend around the world-famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta if your timing is right. Plenty of local parks, museums, and southwest cultural experiences await in your off hours.

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