Occupational Therapist - Full-Time

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals. In this role, you will provide person-centered care focused on improving residents’ independence, safety, and quality of life through meaningful daily activities and functional outcomes.

Your Impact as an Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • Consult with patients to evaluate their physical condition and its impact on daily occupations, well-being, and quality of life
  • Assess and interpret patient evaluations and test results
  • Develop individualized treatment plans using a variety of therapeutic techniques to maximize performance in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
  • Assess patients’ home and living environments and recommend modifications based on their needs and capabilities
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and provide training to support independence and safety
  • Ensure all treatments are delivered in accordance with the established plan of care
  • Monitor patient response to treatment and modify interventions as clinically appropriate in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
  • Provide clinical education and support to patients, family members, and caregivers
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient care
  • Complete documentation thoroughly and timely in compliance with company policies and state/federal regulations
  • Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and procedures
  • Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab

What Makes You a Great FIT

  • Active and valid Texas Occupational Therapy license
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
  • Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or long-term care experience preferred
  • Current knowledge of occupational therapy treatment practices
  • Experience with Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred
  • Ability to manage patients with varying personalities and needs
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills

Benefits (Full-Time)

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Ancillary coverage including AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cardiac, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital Confinement
  • Whole and Term Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Immediate 401(k) eligibility
  • Exceptional Corporate Support

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 evaluate patient physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence and quality of life. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and provide clinical education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active and valid Texas Occupational Therapy license and be in good standing with regulatory boards. Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or long-term care setting is preferred, along with proficiency in clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningAdaptive equipment trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCommunication skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 28 employers

13
<$110k
9
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 30 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 9,448 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k
Typical market rent
$1,462/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Interlochen Health and Rehabilitation Center

Arlington, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Ancillary coverage including AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cardiac, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital Confinement
Whole and Term Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Immediate 401(k) eligibility
Exceptional Corporate Support