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Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Full-time Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • 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 Occupational Therapist (OT) 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 Occupational Therapist.

Offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* 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

The Occupational Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the Physician.

Qualifications: Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited 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. #URG1

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will screen, evaluate, and develop treatment plans for residents under the supervision of a physician. They are responsible for implementing rehabilitation services and managing discharge planning to enhance resident well-being.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and relevant certifications are required to practice.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationCare plan developmentOrganizational skillsWritten communicationClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New Mexico?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $94k (middle half $85k–$104k)222 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New Mexico56 active9,138 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onUS Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Functional Pathways#10 of 13 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 34 employers
17
<$110k
9
$110k-130k
9
$130k-150k
4
$150k-170k
2
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
18% this job
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based – $1K Sign-On Bonus

Family of Kidz · New Rochelle, New York

$80-$90/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Ironside Human Resources · Fairfield, California

$75-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
+ 42 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 9,128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Functional Pathways

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Supportive Family Environment
Innovation Focus
Values-Driven Culture

Living in Rio Rancho

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$343k
Typical market rent
$1,867/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.