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

Evaluate residents’ functional needs and develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence, safety, and performance in daily activities. Deliver and adjust treatments, recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, educate patients and caregivers, collaborate with the care team, and maintain compliant documentation.

Requirements

An active, valid Texas Occupational Therapy license and good standing with regulatory agencies and licensing boards are required. Skilled nursing or long-term care experience and familiarity with the Net Health Electronic Documentation System are preferred, along with current occupational therapy knowledge and strong communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningAdaptive Equipment TrainingHome Environment AssessmentPatient MonitoringInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient And Caregiver EducationClinical Documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (272 salary observations; 2,488 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $86k (middle half $80k–$95k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Texas vs national$94k median in Texas$97k nationally (−3%)272 state / 6,684 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas921 active9,336 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 25 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vidor Health & Rehab

Hospitals and Health Care
Vidor, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Vidor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k
Median resident rent
$820/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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