No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapy Assistant roles pay ~$73k (median of 145 jobs)
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
About the Role
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Albuquerque. Assist with hand and upper quadrant therapy. Some evenings and weekends required.
Join NEW MEXICO ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES P C as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Job DetailsJob Location: ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113POSITION SUMMARY: Assist Occupational Therapists in providing specially prescribed occupational therapy treatments for conditions affecting the hands and upper quadrant in accordance with New Mexico Practice Act guidelines. ESSENTIAL
Key Responsibilities
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises in their treatment plan, as prescribed by the Occupational Therapist.
- Utilize a variety of treatments and techniques to restore, improve and maintain functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- Confers with patients, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or assess intervention programs.
Requirements
- Knowledge of OT principles, standards and practices.
- Excellent communication and computer skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, patients and vendors.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Work with NEW MEXICO ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES P C in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must possess an Associate degree from an accredited COTA program and hold a New Mexico license along with current CPR certification. Successful performance requires knowledge of OT principles, excellent communication, clinical problem-solving skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
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 NEW MEXICO ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES P C 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 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 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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