Occupational Therapist - NICU
Compensation
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Job Description
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The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the administration, interpretation and evaluation of tests and measurements. Plans and modifies treatment programs.
Works with NICU patients with clinical competency, as applicable. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
Other related duties as assigned.
Embark on a rewarding career with Baptist Health System hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference.
Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions.
Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for administering, interpreting, and evaluating tests and measurements for NICU patients. They plan and modify treatment programs while maintaining clinical competency in a neonatal environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a current Texas State license. Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (271 salary observations; 2,407 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - NICU at Tenet Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in San Antonio
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $226k
- Typical market rent
- $1,386/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 94.7
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.