OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST- FT
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location: Mesquite - Mesquite, TX 75150Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Occupational TherapistOccupational Therapist (OT) Job Description I. Purpose and Overall Duties The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates, plans, and implements individualized occupational therapy programs for patients in a long-term care or related setting.
- vision / Leadership Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care Supervise and direct Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and support staff as applicable Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and families regarding patient progress Participate in care planning meetings and team conferences E. Professional Development Maintain current licensure and clinical competencies Participate in continuing education and professional development activities Support evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives III. General Skills Required Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills Effective communication (verbal and written) Interpersonal and relationship-building skills Time management and organizational skills Problem-solving and adapt
- ability Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team IV. Minimum Experience, Education, and Licensure Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist One (1) year of experience preferred V. Essential Physical Demands Ability to assist patients with mobility and positioning using appropriate techniques and assistive devices Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the workday Occasional bending, reaching, or positioning of patients during treatment Ability to demonstrate and assist with therapeutic activities Ability to use proper body mechanics in accordance with safety standards VI. Work Environment Long-term care or clinical setting Ability to travel to various locations where patients are located, including long-term care, short-term care, and private homes. This work will involve ability to enter and access buildings, work with patient in their existing space. Varying environmental conditions may be encountered while traveling. Indoor environment with occasional travel between patient areas or facilities as needed VII. Additional Information The items listed above cover the essential duties and requirements of this position. This job description shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, inci
- dental, or similar duties that may be required as part of this job. This job description and job conditions are subject to change as needed in accordance with company or client requirements. VIII. Reasonable Accommodation Statement Employees are expected to be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. If an employee believes a reasonable accommodation is needed, they should contact Human Resources so that a review can be conducted. The company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. X. Reminder This job description describes the expected outcomes of the position. The actions and activities required to achieve these outcomes are evaluated through performance management processes. The attitudes and actions performed by all employees are the foundation of our business.
## Qualifications A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program is required. A current state license to practice Occupational Therapy is required and must be maintained in good standing. Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements individualized therapy programs to improve patients' functional independence and quality of life. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a current state license. One year of experience in a long-term care or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (172 salary observations; 1,051 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,041 salary observations; 11,909 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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