Occupational Therapist - Full-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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational 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 living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 921 active | 9,336 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs 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.
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