Occupational Therapist - OT

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
  • Grapevine, TX
  • Occupational Therapist (OT) - Day Neuro
  • PRN
  • PRN Rate: $60/hr

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Baylor Grapevine Day Neuro. This program is dedicated to helping patients achieve their highest lel of independence and successfully reintegrate into the community following acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.

Our patient population frequently presents w/multi-system comorbidities that impact function. These include neuromuscular impairments impacting mobility, balance, coordination, and gait as well as reduced strength, endurance, tone, spasticity, and postural instability. Additionally, comorbidities may include swallowing disorders and cognitive-communication impairments- all of which impact ADLs, IADLs, and meaningful activities.

Patients participate in comprehensive, team-based care, receiving up to six hours of therapy per day, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

Experience with TBI, SCI, and CVA preferredStrong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary teamCreative, innovative, and adaptable approach to patient care

Schedule: PRN, weekday availabilityTypical hours between 8:00AM – 4:30 PM

Qualifications

  • Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Occupational Therapist required.
  • Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.

#BSWIR - Outpatient

  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyTBI RehabilitationSCI RehabilitationCVA RehabilitationMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationADL TrainingIADL TrainingNeuromuscular Impairment ManagementGait TrainingBalance TrainingCognitive-Communication TherapySwallowing Disorder ManagementPatient AssessmentCare Planning

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)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 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 score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,020 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$125kOccupational Therapy median $125k (middle half $125k–$125k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$96k median in Texas$97k nationally (−1%)210 state / 5,357 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$129k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas906 active8,955 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 49% no call · 69% no weekends45 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 (9,020 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - OT at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,020 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

20 jobs
9
<$115k
2
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,020 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Work-life balance emphasis

Living in Grapevine

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$477k
Typical market rent
$1,746/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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