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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) - Rehab & Long-Term Care

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115K - $120K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Patient EvaluationCare PlanningSupervisionAdaptive Device CreationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationHospice Care

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.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New Mexico?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$115k–$120kOccupational Therapy median $91k (middle half $83k–$103k)223 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$127k in purchasing powerNew Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New Mexico59 active9,362 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 43% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,325 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 14 employers
10
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Sentara Health · Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.