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Lovelace Health System
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, 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 Medical Center (LMC), in the heart of Albuquerque, is an acute care hospital providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services. LMC recently acquired New Mexico’s first Intuitive da Vinci 5 ® surgical system, demonstrating its commitment to the most advanced technology available in minimally invasive surgery. LMC has 263 licensed beds.

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
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient RehabilitationCognitive RehabilitationPhysical RehabilitationEmotional Impairment Treatment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 66% have no call, 72% 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

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs

11
<$105k
8
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
5
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#2

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - ManhattanContract

Knowledge Road · Manhattan, New York

$75 an hour
#3

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Brooklyn

$75 an hour
#4

Occupational Therapist- Early Intervention

$68-$73/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • Includes call

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
Supportive culture
Advanced technology