Occupational Therapist - Inpatient/Acute Care - $25K Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Assistance

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Occupational Therapist

  • Full Time
  • Inpatient/Acute care

Benefits

  • $25K Sign-on Bonus
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Match
  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • 100% Licensure/Certification Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities in children and adults, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly across diverse patient populations.
  • Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
  • Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
  • Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
  • Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
  • Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
  • Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
  • Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
  • Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
  • Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
  • Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
  • Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

  • OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered license in the state of employment required
  • BLS - Basic Life Support required

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

INDRESPTHER

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living and work activities. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated care and maintain accurate documentation for billing and treatment progress.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs

6
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
3
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
24% this job
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
8% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$82.50 per hour
#2

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$129k–$160k
#4

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Manhattan

$75 an hour
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 8,995 Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Carlsbad

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k
Typical market rent
$1,658/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$25K Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Match
Competitive Salary