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Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho - Rio Rancho, NM, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Join Our Team at The Neighborhood at Rio Rancho in Rio Rancho, NM! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! The Neighborhood at Rio Rancho in Rio Rancho, NM, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

About Us

The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, located near the Sandia Mountains, puts you and our residents close to everything Albuquerque has to offer! As a Life Plan Community, the neighborhood offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Memory Support in our tight-knit community.

Plus, there are loads of convenient amenities you won’t find in just any neighborhood, including spaces for creative arts, self-improvement, and fun.

Joining the therapy team at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho means being part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing the well-being of residents through compassionate care and cutting-edge rehabilitation services.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary: As a COTA you will implement the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician, delivering excellence in quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.

Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement care plans established by the OTR/L and physician to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services. They will work within a multidisciplinary team to enhance the well-being of residents in a Life Plan Community.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and possess an active state license. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills are required for this role.

Key Skills

Patient CareOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationCare Planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 58% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 29 employers

10
<$110k
8
$110k-130k
5
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k
1
$172k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Occupational TherapistContract

Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#2

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$129k–$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$68-$75/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,156 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rio Rancho

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$343k
Typical market rent
$1,915/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.