Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$35-$40/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (TOTS Program)
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Pay Rate: $35.00-40.00/hour
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time (W-2), or Contract (1099)
Overview
Join the Tresco Outreach and Training Services (TOTS) team and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll provide high-quality services to children who are developmentally delayed, at risk, or living with disabilities—supporting their growth and helping families thrive.
Key Responsibilities
As Part of Our Dedicated Team, You Will
Deliver occupational therapy services through home visits, face-to-face therapy, evaluations, and IFSP meetings (55% of time billable).
Conduct comprehensive neurodevelopmental evaluations of infants, including motor and developmental assessments for children under 15 months.
Provide parents with guidance, training, and short-term intervention strategies.
Support families in navigating developmental challenges.
Participate in outreach efforts, trainings, and in-services for rural and local communities.
Offer direct therapy services for children in need.
Collaborate as a member of the Tresco Evaluation Team to minimize developmental delays.
Stay current with new techniques, tools, and resources in the field.
Assist with statewide program activities, outreach, and reflective supervision.
Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Current certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
- At least 3 years of experience working with children with disabilities or those at risk.
- Valid Driver’s License & ability to pass background and driving record checks.
- Bilingual skills a plus but not required.
Why Join Tresco?
At Tresco, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering families and helping children reach their full potential. We value professional growth, teamwork, and innovation.
We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply.
Tresco is an EEO/AA employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Apply today and be part of a team that changes lives every day!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $38k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Tres a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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