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Lovelace Health System
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Occupational Therapist / OT

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Call expectations
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Job Description

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Occupational Therapy-B Occupational Therapist (OT) in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital includes state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for patients recovering from healthcare conditions. It is the only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing occupational therapy treatment in the rehabilitation of individuals with developmental, physical, cognitive, and/or emotional impairments, disabilities, and/or handicaps. Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Current Licensure or licensure eligible in Occupational Therapy in the State of NM.

BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • One (1) year of experience in a job-related environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentationRegulatory compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 64% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 28 employers

12
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
4
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - ManhattanContract

Knowledge Road · Manhattan, New York

$75 an hour
#2

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - BrooklynContract

Knowledge Road · Brooklyn, New York

$75 an hour
#3

Occupational Therapist- Early Intervention

$68-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$65-$70/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lovelace Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, NM
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Career Growth Opportunities
Wellness Resources
Education Support
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