Occupational Therapist (OT) - FT | Dallas Rehab

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

BE THERE BEFORE THE DOORS OPEN! Be part of something new! Join PAM Health Dallas’s brand-new rehabilitation hospital opening this fall and help shape exceptional patient care from day one.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team and care for our diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.

At PAM Health, we care for chronically and critically ill patients who require extended hospital care. PAM Health has over 80 hospital locations and employs over 11,000 people across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the highest level of compassionate care ensuring the best possible outcome for our patients.

  • What can we offer you as a full-time employee?
  • Medical benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
  • Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
  • Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
  • Life and Disability insurance benefits
  • Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
  • Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
  • Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
  • Personal Travel Discounts
  • 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
  • Generous Paid Benefit Time

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will be primarily responsible for direct patient care, planning and implementing specific treatment programs in an age appropriate manner for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy in the PAM Health System.

The Occupational Therapist will additionally be involved in the further development of the services. The Occupational Therapist must be flexible to meet the needs of the System within many different facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Education and Training

Licensed as OT in the state where the hospital or clinic resides. Current BLS certification required.

Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.

About PAM Health

PAM HEALTH (PAM) based in Enola, Pennsylvania, provides specialty healthcare services through more than 80 locations, as well as wound clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations, in 17 states.

PAM Health is committed to providing high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service, coupled with the loyalty and dedication of highly trained staff, to be the most trusted source for post-acute services in every community it serves.

Its mission is to serve people by providing compassionate, expert care, and to support recovery through education and research. Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels.

Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program.

We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program.

Please take a moment to visit us online at pamhealth.com for a comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local communities.

PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status, or based on association with another person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationInpatient care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (224 salary observations; 2,921 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,716 salary observations; 28,639 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $78k–$111k)496 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$93k median in Texas$97k nationally (−3%)224 state / 5,716 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas865 active8,959 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,166 in the last 30 days1,614 the 30 days before (+96%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 32 employers
15
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Weekday Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dallas

Hospitals and Health Care
Enola, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical benefits (EPO/HDHP/HSA)
Dental and vision
Employee Assistance Program
FSA/HSA
Life and Disability insurance
Continuing education and tuition assistance
Supplemental benefits
401(k) with discretionary match

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,604/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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