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Sweetwater, Texas

Occupational Therapist (OT) FT and PRN

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Stable In-House Therapy Team!! Flexible compensation option for full time - ask us about bonus options!

AVIR AT SWEETWATER, a small, charming skilled nursing and post-acute care facility that provides great care, is currently seeking a full time Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated in-house therapy team.

We seek an OT who is passionate about delivering the best possible care to our patients and residents and who wants to be part of a fun, high energy, inter-disciplinary team.

We see a wide range of orthopedic and neurological conditions and offer opportunities for you to create programs in cognition, memory care, return to home, and many more.

In addition, we provide on-going training and career development opportunities as well as many opportunities for career growth with our growing organization. PRN schedules available as well.

Vital Therpy is a small but growing network of over 50 skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities located throughout Texas. We believe in developing and supporting our leaders, giving our patients and residents moments of joy and reason to live each day, and having a fierce commitment to quality of care. Now more than ever, your skills and dedication can make a difference for those who need it most. Come make a difference with us!

We Offer

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits including 401K with 5% company match
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedules
  • Long term growth and advancement opportunities
  • And more….

Requirements

Texas license

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will deliver high-quality care to patients and residents within a skilled nursing facility. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create and implement programs for cognition, memory care, and return-to-home transitions.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient careOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationCognition programsInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (271 salary observations; 2,426 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 28 employers

20
<$115k
5
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Occupational TherapistContract

Luna Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$68-$75/hr
#3

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Manhattan

$75 an hour
#4

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Brooklyn

$75 an hour
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,294 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sweetwater

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$182k
Typical market rent
$1,525/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About SLP Operations

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Worth, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits
401K with 5% Company Match
Paid Time Off
Flexible Schedules
Long Term Growth Opportunities
Bonus Options