Occupational Therapist

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Ascension a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Occupational Therapy position at Ascension is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This position is based in Austin, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Modality Implementation, Documentation, Care Modification, Consultation, Patient Education, Family Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves evaluating and treating patients with various deficits, designing and implementing appropriate plans of care, and documenting patient progress. Responsibilities also include educating patients and families, planning discharges, and overseeing the care provided by assistants and tec...

Benefits package: 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, Counseling and peer support, Spiritual care resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.