Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) - Rehab & Long-Term Care
Listed compensation
$115K - $120K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Advantage Rehab, part of the Corus Health family of companies, is currently seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to provide restorative care for the residents of Laguna Rainbow Elder Care Center, just outside of Albuquerque in Paraje on the Laguna Pueblo.
Laguna Rainbow Corporation is a non-profit organization committed to providing exceptional resident care. If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit your application for our review.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Evaluate patient’s level of function by utilizing diagnostic and prognostic procedures
- Developing individual plan of care based on patient's personal goals
- Supervising and directing Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with regard to patient care
- Creating adaptive devices for use by the patient to achieve their functional therapeutic goals
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in occupational therapy from a university accredited by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
- License to practice in the State of New Mexico
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology required of an occupational therapist and its practice application in the treatment of hospice patients at home
- Excellent Communication and documentation skills
- Willingness to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
- Valid New Mexico driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation
Benefits & Allowances
- Positive work environment based on collaborative teamwork
- Generous Compensation with additional reimbursement for travel time
- Exceptional patient outcomes
- Direct patient care without time restrictions to build patient relationships
- Excellent healthcare benefits
- 401(k)
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patient function and developing individualized plans of care to meet personal goals. They also supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and create adaptive devices to improve patient functionality.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- 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 ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k 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, 5% are remote, 43% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$120k | Occupational Therapy median $91k (middle half $83k–$103k)223 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$127k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New Mexico | 59 active | 9,362 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 43% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) - Rehab & Long-Term Care at Corus Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,325 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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