No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$93k (median of 160 jobs)
6.9/10 work-life score · Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty
Occupational Therapist
About the Role
Hand therapy OT in Albuquerque. Splint fabrication. Some evenings and weekends. Work with ortho surgeons. Bilingual preferred. Safety-sensitive position.
Join NEW MEXICO ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES P C as a Occupational Therapist in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
- Plans and evaluates patient treatment program in coordination with medical staff.
- Administers treatment program per physician instruction.
- Able to evaluate and treat patients according to budgeted volume.
- Documents care provided, maintains patient records, charts, and discharge summaries.
Requirements
- Ability to understand, read, write and speak English required, bilingual preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, medical information or governmental regulations.
- Clearly and concisely conveys information and ideas through a variety of mechanisms in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Work with NEW MEXICO ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES P C in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a degree in occupational or physical therapy and at least one year of experience as a hand therapist or a supervised internship. Must hold a New Mexico license to practice and be certified or eligible for certification in hand therapy.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 Occupational Therapist at NEW MEXICO ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES P C a 6.9 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 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
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