Occupational Therapist UMHB

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

About Us

  • Location BSWH Hillcrest Memorial Waco TX
  • Department Inpatient Acute

Sift Day

Preferred Experience New Grads Welcomed to Apply. Must have OT certification with at least 2 years of orthopedics age range from adolescents to geriatrics. Splint fabrication rotator cuff repairs shoulder replacements elbow and hand evaluation treatment desired

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 therapyRotator cuff repairShoulder replacementElbow evaluationPatient educationComputer proficiency

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational 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 livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas927 active9,109 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas 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 listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,992 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

40 jobs · 31 employers
5
<$100k
20
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational TherapistContract

AvaMed Workforce · Galt, California

$80/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, California

$57.53-$76.22/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$85/eval, $75/visit
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible Schedule

$70-$75/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Waco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k
Typical market rent
$1,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
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 · Waco, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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