Occupational Therapist with $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Nevada State Veterans Home - Boulder City, NV 89005Position Type: Full TimeFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City, NV for a Full-time Occupational Therapist. This role offers a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for direct applicants!
Located in beautiful Boulder City, NV, the Nevada State Veterans Home provides long-term care, rehabilitation services, and hospice care to the heroes who have served our country.
As a member of the therapy team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and compassionate staff to provide high-quality care to veterans in a state-of-the-art facility.
With its stunning desert landscape and nearby landmarks such as the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, the Nevada State Veterans Home offers a unique and fulfilling workplace for those looking to make a difference in the lives of our nation's heroes.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the Physician.
Qualifications Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.
Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. #URG1
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and re-evaluating patients to develop and revise plans of care. They provide high-quality rehabilitation and long-term care services to veterans under physician supervision.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and certification from national board associations are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada 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, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,325 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $90k (middle half $84k–$101k)200 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Nevada index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Nevada | 69 active | 9,373 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist with $15,000 Sign-On Bonus at Functional Pathways 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 9,325 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Boulder City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $479k
- Typical market rent
- $1,608/mo
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.