Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo callNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

Lutheran Sunset Ministries has an amazing opportunity for a Per Diem (PRN) Occupational Therapist in Clifton, TX!

We are looking for an OT to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals that service our residents through person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes!

At Lutheran Sunset Ministries, our clinical teams service with compassion and commitment to quality care. Our staff is dedicated to providing customized care options for our residents and collaborate to create these programs and best practices with the intention of exceeding industry standards. Don’t wait to start making a difference – apply today!

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition and impact on daily occupations, well-being, and quality of life.

Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.

Developing personalized treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).

Assess client’s home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities.

  • Provide recommendations for home modifications and adaptive equipment with training as needed.
  • Ensure all treatment delivered is in accordance with the established plan of care.
  • Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration.
  • Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
  • Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care is provided.
  • Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements.
  • Complying with all rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab.

Occupational Therapist Skills

SNF/Long term care experience preferred.

Current Knowledge of Treatment Practices

  • Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.
  • Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

Occupational Therapist Requirements

  • Active/Valid Texas license in Occupational Therapy
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
  • Career Advantages
  • In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!
  • New Grads welcome to apply!
  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits!
  • Flexible Schedules!

For questions, please call the HR Director at 254-675-8637 ext 2227

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing patients and developing personalized treatment plans to maximize safety and performance in daily activities. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, person-centered care and maintain thorough clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active and valid Texas license in Occupational Therapy and be in good standing with regulatory boards. Experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred, though new graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningADL TrainingIADL TrainingHome Modification AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationSNF Experience

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (270 salary observations; 2,481 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,663 salary observations; 25,614 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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Lutheran Sunset Ministries a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,356 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 25 employers

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<$115k
3
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
5
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70.76-$81.01/hr
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$70-$75/hr
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$75 an hour
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.5
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Clifton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Median resident rent
$1,055/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Lutheran Sunset Ministries

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
Clifton, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
In-house Rehab
New Grad Friendly