Occupational Therapist - $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist

  • Full Time
  • Acute/Inpatient Setting

Benefits

  • $25K Sign On Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Pet, Accident, and Vision Insurance
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Great Team
  • 401(k) with Match
  • Average 10 patients per day
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • 100% Licensure/Certification Reimbursement
  • Work-life Balance

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly.
  • Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
  • Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
  • Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
  • Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
  • Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
  • Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
  • Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
  • Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
  • Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
  • Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
  • Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

  • OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered issued by the state regulatory board required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support required

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

INDRESPTHER

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living and work activities. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to establish treatment goals and maintaining accurate documentation for patient progress.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Treatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessmentClinical reasoningEvidence-based practiceRegulatory compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - $25,000 Sign-On Bonus at Community Health Systems Professional Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,491 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 26 employers

13
<$110k
6
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
4
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
17% this job
Relocation assistance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,491 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Carlsbad

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k
Typical market rent
$1,658/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$25K Sign On Bonus
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Accident Insurance
Student Loan Repayment Program
401(k) with Match