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Occupational Therapist - PRN

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Job Description

Join Our Team as a (PRN) Occupational Therapist (OT)

We are seeking a compassionate and flexible Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals on a PRN basis. In this role, you will provide person-centered care focused on improving residents’ independence, safety, and quality of life through meaningful daily activities and functional outcomes.

Your Impact as an Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • Consult with patients to evaluate their physical condition and its impact on daily occupations, well-being, and quality of life
  • Assess and interpret patient evaluations and test results
  • Develop individualized treatment plans using a variety of therapeutic techniques to maximize performance in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
  • Assess patients’ home and living environments and recommend modifications based on their needs and capabilities
  • Recommend adaptive equipment and provide training to support independence and safety
  • Ensure all treatments are delivered in accordance with the established plan of care
  • Monitor patient response to treatment and modify interventions as clinically appropriate in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
  • Provide clinical education and support to patients, family members, and caregivers
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient care
  • Complete documentation thoroughly and timely in compliance with company policies and state/federal regulations
  • Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and procedures
  • Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab

What Makes You a Great FIT

  • Active and valid Texas Occupational Therapy license
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
  • Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or long-term care experience preferred
  • Current knowledge of occupational therapy treatment practices
  • Experience with Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred
  • Ability to manage patients with varying personalities and needs
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills

Career Advantages

  • In-house Rehab (non-contracted)
  • New graduates welcome to apply
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible schedules

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patient physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence in daily activities. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and provide clinical education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active and valid Texas Occupational Therapy license and be in good standing with regulatory agencies. Experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting is preferred, along with strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningAdaptive equipment trainingClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationRehabilitationSkilled nursing facility care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (125 salary observations; 1,198 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (2,981 salary observations; 13,210 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 29 employers

20
<$115k
5
$115k-135k
5
$135k-155k
5
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$160k
#2

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Luna Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$68-$75/hr
#3

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Manhattan

$75 an hour
#4

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Brooklyn

$75 an hour
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,467 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Median resident rent
$974/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

In-house Rehab (non-contracted)
New graduates welcome to apply
Competitive compensation
Flexible schedules