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Occupational Therapist Assistant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services·Elk City, Oklahoma

$24 - $37/hr·Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·
0-2 yrs
·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Implement individualized treatment programs to improve physical and psychosocial function and support independence in activities of daily living. Provide education to patients and caregivers while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

Location Address: 2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Clovis, NM 88101-9412

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $24.27 Maximum Offer $41.33

Summary

Build Your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient recovery through hands-on, goal-driven interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, helping patients restore function, independence, and confidence in everyday life.

  • How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
  • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
  • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
  • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department [https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional]
  • EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity

  • Full time
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Job
  • Exempt:
  • No
  • Work
  • Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

  • As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) on our team, you’ll have a hands-on role in supporting patients as they work toward greater independence, improved function, and a higher quality of life. This is a collaborative and rewarding opportunity to work under an Occupational Therapist, grow your clinical skills, and make a real difference in patients’ daily lives.
  • Implements individualized treatment programs to improve physical, psychosocial, and developmental function and support independence in activities of daily living.
  • May modify treatment approaches within the established plan of care developed by the Occupational Therapist based on patient status and progress.
  • Assists with the selection, setup, and use of adaptive equipment and/or splinting to promote patient independence and functional performance.
  • Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on home programs, adaptive strategies, and preventive care.
  • Completes timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional and departmental standards.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary care team members to support coordinated care.
  • Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and standards related to quality assurance, safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
  • Participates in ongoing education, in-services, and required meetings to support professional growth and clinical competency.
  • Contributes to special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Two to three years of college-level coursework, Associate Degree, or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Assistant required Current Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license required
  • Less than one year of Occupational Therapy experience required

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits. [https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits]

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

We're determined to support new mexico's well-Being | presbyterian healthcare services

Requirements

Requires an Associate Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Assistant and a current COTA license. Candidates should have less than one year of experience in occupational therapy.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Assurance
  • Patient Education
  • Splinting
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Treatment Implementation
  • Adaptive Equipment Selection
  • Patient Recovery
  • EPIC Electronic Charting

Benefits

  • Loan forgiveness
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness program
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Shift differentials
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Mindfulness and meditation resources
  • Nutrition coaching
  • Staff safety wearable badges
  • On-site and community-based gyms

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$24 - $37/hr
Location
Elk City, Oklahoma
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico...

Salary listed on 396 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Oklahoma OTA roles support steady rehab demand

Occupational Therapist Assistant roles in Oklahoma are commonly tied to rehab, school, and outpatient settings where patient support needs stay consistent. These positions are competitive because employers look for ACOTE-accredited training, an active Oklahoma Medical Board OTA license, BLS certification, and a valid driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and BLS details before applying.

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