Pays $78k-$95k — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$90k (14 jobs)
About the Role
Acute care OT at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital. $78K-$95K. San Marcos, TX.
Join PT Solutions as a Occupational Therapist – Acute Care, $78K-$95K in San Marcos, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $78K - $95K
- Local and national organization dues reimbursement
- License renewal reimbursement
- Structured mentoring
- Quarterly continuing education courses
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave or Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
- Endurance race entry fee reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join PT Solutions as a Occupational Therapist – Acute Care, $78K-$95K.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver evidence-based, quality occupational therapy care to patients to help them reach their previous level of functioning. Establish timely treatment plans and build collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and other hospital team members.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an ACOTE-approved occupational therapy program and registered with NBCOT. Current or pending state licensure and Basic Life Support certification are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (236 salary observations; 1,900 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (7,159 salary observations; 21,177 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$87k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 14 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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