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Valir Pace
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

PACE Occupational Therapist - $15,000 Sign On Bonus!

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73102
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Job Shift: Day

Valir PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose. Those eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion.

WHAT WE OFFER Competitive pay, retention and referral bonuses Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid day off for your birthday 401K Company match on day one Company paid life insurance Generous PTO Career development opportunities Employee Gym Employee Recognition #PACE About the Role

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates participants’ cognitive, physical, psychosocial, and perceptual functioning to promote independence and maximize participation in meaningful daily activities.

The OT develops and implements individualized treatment plans designed to enhance functional performance, improve quality of life, and support participants in maintaining the highest level of independence within the PACE model of care.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program required. Current unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice required. Current NBCOT certification preferred. Current CPR certification required.

Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience preferred; geriatric, rehabilitative, or PACE experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates participants' cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functioning to promote independence. They develop and implement individualized treatment plans to enhance functional performance and quality of life within the PACE model.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a current unrestricted license in the state of practice. A minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred, with a focus on geriatrics or rehabilitation.

Key Skills

Geriatric careRehabilitative careCognitive assessmentPhysical functioning assessmentPsychosocial assessmentPerceptual functioning assessmentTreatment planningFunctional performance enhancementPatient care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Oklahoma?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $93k (middle half $85k–$103k)212 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOklahoma index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Oklahoma108 active9,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onOklahoma Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 14% offer loan repayment118 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,122 in the last 30 days1,571 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 30 employers
11
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
8
$125k-145k
5
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
22% this job
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$62-$72/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Valir Pace

Hospitals and Health Care
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Competitive Pay
Retention and Referral Bonuses
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Day Off for Birthday
401K Company Match on Day One
Company Paid Life Insurance
Generous PTO

Living in Oklahoma City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$1,285/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Oklahoma City, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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