Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA
Company: Lovelace Health System
Location: Roswell
Posted on: January 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Overview: Join our team as a day shift,
full-time, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in
Roswell, NM. You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to
$5000. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make
Healthcare Better - Thrive: We empower our team with career growth
opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your
wellness, education, and financial well-being. - People-First: We
prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health
benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued
and cared for. - Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology
to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your
Team: - Lovelace Regional Hospital includes 24/7 emergency
services, intensive care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation,
surgical and birthing services for Roswell and the surrounding
community. Responsibilities: - Provide occupational therapy
services as directed by a licensed occupational therapist. May work
in collaboration with other health care professionals. May provide
treatment to individuals or groups as necessary. - Identify and
prioritize patient problems and notify the Occupational Therapist
of areas of concern with patient response. - Responsible for
completing basic occupational therapy assistant competencies in
addition to departmental-specific competencies. - Meet productivity
expectations for level of care. - Provide detailed and concise
documentation related to patient care - Take ownership of
assignments; other duties as assigned or requested. - Communicate
and listens effectively with internal and external customers;
effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge. -
Cooperate and interact with supervisors, peers, other departments,
and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to “service”.
Qualifications: Job Requirements: - Associate’s Degree in
Occupational Therapy Assistant. - Licensed or licensure-eligible
COTA in the State of New Mexico. - BLS certification must be
obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior
to providing direct patient care. Preferred Job Requirements: - One
(1) year of related experience.
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