Occupational Therapist UMHB
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Job Description
About Us
- Location BSWH Hillcrest Memorial Waco TX
- Department Inpatient Acute
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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
- Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist 1 plans, organizes, and provides services in therapeutic programs. Clinical practice includes evaluation and therapy planning to help rehabilitate individuals with disabilities. Works closely with patients and families to meet treatment goals.
Essential Functions of the Role
Evaluates, treats and monitors patient. Modifies therapy program and goals.
Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner. Enters charges accurately.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and the medical care team. Provides education to patients, family, and staff.
Supervises ancillary staff, students and volunteers.
Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence-based practice.
Imparts knowledge to develop the clinical skills of colleagues. Adheres to organizational, national and state regulatory guidelines.
Maintains awareness of system goals. Aligns personal goals and work activities to uphold or impact the system goals.
Key Success Factors
Must possess problem-solving skills at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
Must have good communication skills. Relate professionally and positively to patients, their family members, and facility staff.
Shows exceptional synergy and leadership with all levels of the healthcare team. Assures excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.
- High attention to detail in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- EDUCATION - Master's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes, and provides therapeutic programs to rehabilitate individuals with disabilities. They evaluate patients, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and the medical team to meet treatment goals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (210 salary observations; 3,136 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,357 salary observations; 29,628 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $90k–$103k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $96k median in Texas | $97k nationally (−1%)210 state / 5,357 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 927 active | 9,109 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 66% 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 | 3,267 in the last 30 days | 1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% 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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