No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapy Assistant roles pay ~$71k (median of 149 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
About the Role
Part-time COTA. $2,500 sign-on. Stunning community near Sandia Mountains. Work with a dedicated team. Flexible part-time schedule.
Join Functional Pathways as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Requirements
- Must have an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Must meet all certification and licensure requirements as established by the state and national board associations.
- Active state license required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $2,500.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
Work with Functional Pathways in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
The COTA/L is responsible for implementing the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician. They provide professional and competent rehabilitation services to enhance the well-being of residents.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New Mexico, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$100k across 39 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
New Mexico's cost-of-living index is 94.2 (US average = 100) — New Mexico ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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