Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health - PRN
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Ruidoso, NM, 88345
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 27 December 2025
Overview
Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.
Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:
- 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
- Continuing education opportunities
- Scholarship program for employees
- Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
- Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
- Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
- Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
- Incentivized bonus plan
Responsibilities
Our Certified Occupational Therapists work under the direction of our Occupational Therapists and help patients who have debilitating conditions improve the functions of performing everyday tasks in the home. They use treatments to develop the daily living skills of their patients, the basic motor functions of patients as well as to compensate for any loss of function that may have occurred with the patient.
Qualifications
• Must be a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state in which he/she practices.• A minimum of 1 year of experience is preferred. • Medicare home health experience is preferred.• Current CPR Certification.
Additional Information
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.
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Frequently asked questions
Ruidoso has a growing demand for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants specializing in home health care, with moderate competition due to the region's expanding senior population. Candidates with Medicare home health experience often find a hiring advantage, especially with reputable employers like Encompass Health.
While a valid COTA license is essential in New Mexico, employers increasingly prefer candidates holding current CPR certification and familiarity with electronic medical records, which enhance efficiency and patient safety in home health environments like Ruidoso.
Strong adaptability to varying patient needs, proficiency in developing daily living skills, and excellent communication under occupational therapists’ supervision are critical. PRN roles demand readiness to manage unpredictable schedules while delivering compassionate, tailored therapy.
This PRN home health position emphasizes flexible, on-call service delivery in patients’ homes, requiring autonomy and quick clinical judgment, unlike fixed-schedule clinic-based roles. It suits professionals seeking varied caseloads and personalized patient interaction.
Encompass Health supports career advancement through continuing education, scholarships, and leadership development programs, enabling COTAs to deepen clinical expertise or transition into supervisory roles within a nationally recognized home-based care provider.
Encompass Health integrates cutting-edge technology and collaborative culture, offering flexible scheduling and incentives like bonuses and comprehensive benefits, making the COTA role not only impactful but also professionally rewarding and employee-centered.
Besides competitive pay, Encompass Health offers up to six weeks of paid time off, extensive insurance options, and professional development tailored for home health COTAs, ensuring work-life balance and career growth even in a PRN capacity.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in Ruidoso typically earn between $50,000 and $65,000 annually, with PRN roles at Encompass Health offering competitive hourly rates plus benefits, reflecting regional cost of living and specialized home health demands.