Occupational Therapist, OT
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Job Description
- Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!
- Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health
- Full-Time | Field-Based | Patient-Centered Care
Who We Are
At VitalCaring, we’re more than a home health and hospice provider - we’re a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has quickly grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with a mission to transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. Every encounter is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference - and we are committed to bringing a culture of caring to every moment.
What You’ll Do
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will play a critical role in helping patients regain independence, improve daily function, and safely navigate life at home. You’ll partner closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver personalized, high-impact care.
Patient Care & Clinical Impact
- Evaluate patients’ functional status, including mobility, strength, coordination, communication, and ability to perform daily activities
- Assess home environments to identify safety risks and recommend modifications or adaptive equipment
- Develop individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals focused on improving independence and quality of life
- Provide therapeutic interventions to restore function, including retraining in daily living activities
- Fabricate splints and train patients in the use of adaptive, prosthetic, and orthotic devices as appropriate
- Support patients returning to work through functional and work capacity evaluations
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, safety, and ongoing care needs
- Collaborate with the care team to coordinate services and ensure seamless, patient-centered care
- Participate in discharge planning to support successful transitions and continued progress
- Care Coordination & Communication
- Document patient care accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Communicate plans of care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
- Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and ongoing clinical collaboration
- Maintain strong, professional relationships with patients, families, and care team members
Leadership & Oversight
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with state regulations and company policy
- When therapy is the sole skilled service, provide oversight of home health aide care as required
- What Sets You Apart
- Strong clinical judgment with a patient-first mindset
- Ability to build trust and rapport with patients and families in a home setting
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
A proactive, compassionate approach aligned with our core values: trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience preferred (home health experience a plus)
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
Benefits
- Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Pharmacy benefits
- Virtual care and mental health support
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Supplemental health and life insurance
- Financial & Protection
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee referral program
- Prepaid legal services
- Identity theft protection
- Work-Life Balance & Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Pet insurance
Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patient functional status and develop personalized treatment plans to improve independence and daily living skills. They will also coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and provide education to patients and families in a home health setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (201 salary observations; 2,838 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,943 salary observations; 28,957 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $89k–$103k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $93k median in Texas | $96k nationally (−3%)201 state / 4,943 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 925 active | 9,033 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,166 in the last 30 days | 1,639 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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