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Fort Worth, Texas

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital FWSW

Schedule:  PRN

Your experience matters 

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

 How you’ll contribute 

An Occupational Therapist (OT) who excels in this role:

  • Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills
  • Has critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Assesses patient’s ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
  • Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities
  • Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
  • Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
  • Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
  • Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to the established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for  

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. Additional

requirements include:

  • Texas State Licensure for Occupational Therapy
  • Basic life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Erin by emailing erin.bonk@lifepointhealth.net

EEOC Statement

“Kindred Hospital FWSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital FWSW is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will assess, design, and implement treatment plans to help patients recover and maintain occupational skills. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, educating families, and supervising therapy assistants.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and possess a valid Texas State Licensure for Occupational Therapy. Additionally, candidates are required to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningDocumentationPatient educationDischarge planningDelegation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (87 salary observations; 665 listings), vs ~$95k nationally (1,704 salary observations; 6,570 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 30 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
25% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,615/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance