Occupational Therapist - PRN

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Job Description

Join Our Team as a (PRN) Occupational Therapist (OT)

We are seeking a compassionate and flexible Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals on a PRN basis. 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

Career Advantages

  • In-house Rehab (non-contracted)
  • New graduates welcome to apply
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible schedules

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 patients' physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans to improve their independence and quality of life. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and ensure documentation complies with regulatory standards.

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 electronic documentation systems.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningADL assessmentIADL assessmentAdaptive equipment trainingClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCommunication skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (236 salary observations; 2,654 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 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 $104k (middle half $101k–$120k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Texas vs national$95k median in Texas$97k nationally (−2%)236 state / 5,886 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas902 active9,207 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 40% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% 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 contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 36 employers
17
<$105k
15
$105k-125k
9
$125k-145k
7
$145k-165k
2
$170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

44 jobs · 36 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Pivot Home Health · Pueblo, Colorado

$50k-$170k
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

Pivot Home Health · Littleton, Colorado

$50k-$170k
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,189 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About St Giles Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Hospitals and Health Care
El Paso, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible schedules
In-house Rehab (non-contracted)

Living in El Paso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Typical market rent
$1,508/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · El Paso, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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