Occupational Therapy Assistant
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How this pay compares
This posting states $28–$32 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in New Mexico post a median of $37 an hour, the middle half $36.50–$37, across 11 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in New Mexico earn a median of $37.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapy assistants in New Mexico: pay by town and employer
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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About the job
Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for C ertified Occupational Therapist Assistant to come join our rapidly growing team in Belen, NM.
- Full-Time
- Monday through Friday
- 8am to 5pm
- Belen, Valencia County, Socorro
We offer
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
- Work/life balance
What You’ll Do
- Communicates clients’ status, changes in condition, changes in care plan and needs to family members, staff and other professionals
- Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
- Perform all occupational therapy procedures planned and delegated as prescribed by the provider in the clients place of residence as instructed and supervised by the qualified occupational therapist
- Assist clients to and from treatment or training areas and instruct client in pushing wheelchair, supporting or lifting and positioning in and out of bed
- Assist client with slings, splints and self-help devices to obtain physical independence
- Observe client for signs of distress and adjust activities accordingly
- Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’
Qualifications
- Certified as an occupational therapy assistant by AOTA, American Occupational Therapy Association
- Current licensure as a occupational therapist assistant in the state of practice
- 1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred)
- Must be willing to travel within local geographic area
- Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
- Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
Text 11595 to 505-806-1865 to apply
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From Addus HomeCare's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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