Occupational Therapist

This Occupational Therapy position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this psychologist position at $103k to $142k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in San Antonio, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Services, Assessment Interpretation, Clinical Services, Consultative Services, Wound Treatment, Gait Assessment, Pain Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist provides highly advanced therapeutic services, including performing and interpreting assessments and rendering clinical and consultative services to consumers with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities also involve planning and implementing complex physical nutritio...

Benefits package: 100% paid employee health insurance, Defined benefit pension plan, Generous time off benefits, Career advancement opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.