Occupational Therapist - OT (25146)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $43 /hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Pivot at The Colonnades at Reflection Bay - Pearland, TX 77584
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Job Category: Occupational Therapy

Float between Colonnades and Laurel Court Occupational Therapist (OT) Pivot Rehabilitation is a therapy delivery and multi-faceted solution management company aimed at improving health, advancing care, and lowering costs of aging populations within our communities. Pivot Rehabilitation focuses on providing effective therapy solutions with our patients, partners, and clinicians in mind.

Benefits

Competitive Pay for FT starting at $43/hour 401k with match Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Free CEU’s Qualifications: Essential Functions: Screens, evaluates, and treats patients Completes a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures Reviews patient records for current diagnoses, past medical history, precautions and contraindications Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of independence and/or function Supervises Occupational Therapist Assistants and rehab techs in direct patient care and patient-related activities in accordance with state practice act Interprets and communicates evaluation findings and treatment program to patients, family, and other team members Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of current practice Must have good communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, patients’ family members, and staff Must be capable of performing the responsibilities of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Pivot. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and treating patients to help them achieve their maximum level of independence. They also supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants and rehab techs while communicating treatment plans to the patient's family and care team.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy and hold a current state licensure. Strong communication skills and the ability to relate professionally to patients and staff are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient screeningSupervisionClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (278 salary observations; 2,504 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,734 salary observations; 25,870 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)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 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 pay$89kOccupational Therapy median $109k (middle half $88k–$135k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Texas vs national$94k median in Texas$97k nationally (−3%)278 state / 6,734 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$92k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas906 active9,251 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 56% 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. At the posted ~$89k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 12 employers
9
<$105k
8
$105k-115k
1
$120k
2
$125k-135k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Marlboro, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$100k-$130k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
+ 20 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 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pivot Rehabilitation Services

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k with match
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Free CEUs

Living in Pearland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$1,898/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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.