Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist
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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
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).
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