Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist Career Opportunity - Relocation Assistance Available
A Career Close to Home and Heart
At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo, you'll do more than provide therapy, you'll help patients regain independence, restore confidence, and get back to the lives they love. As part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, you'll have the time, resources, and support to deliver personalized care that drives meaningful outcomes. Our patient-centered approach, collaborative culture, and commitment to clinical excellence set us apart.
Why Amarillo?
Amarillo combines the conveniences of a larger city with the warmth and affordability of a close-knit community. Enjoy a low cost of living, short commutes, excellent dining, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to outdoor recreation. From the iconic Palo Duro Canyon to a vibrant arts and culture scene, Amarillo offers plenty of opportunities to explore and unwind.
It's a place where you can build a meaningful career, stay connected to what matters most, and enjoy a great quality of life.
Grow Your Therapy Career
At Encompass Health, career growth isn't left to chance. Our Therapy Career Ladder is designed to recognize and reward therapists who are committed to professional development, clinical excellence, leadership, mentorship, and advancing patient care.
Eligible therapists have a clear path for growth through structured advancement levels, continuing education, specialty certifications, mentoring opportunities, research, teaching, and program leadership. At Encompass Health, we're invested in helping you build a long-term therapy career that's close to home and heart.
Benefits That Begin on Day One
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities for your professional growth.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans, securing your financial future.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts tailored to your unique needs.
- A vibrant community of individuals who are passionate about what they do.
License or Certification
- Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
- CPR certification.
- Master's Degree preferred, or Bachelor's Degree plus sufficient experience in the field.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
Key Responsibilities
You will provide personalized occupational therapy as part of an interdisciplinary team to help patients regain independence and restore confidence. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical care and participating in program leadership and mentorship initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold current state licensure or certification and CPR certification. A Master's degree is preferred, though a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience is acceptable.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (186 salary observations; 2,330 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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