PACE Occupational Therapist - $15,000 Sign On Bonus!
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $93k (middle half $85k–$103k)212 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oklahoma index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Oklahoma | 108 active | 9,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | Oklahoma Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 14% offer loan repayment118 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,122 in the last 30 days | 1,571 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 |
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