Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$69/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
A facility near Houston, TX is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their rehabilitation team! Comprehensive Benefits starting day 1! New graduates are welcome to apply!
Pay Range: $40.00-$69.00/hr (based on years of experience)
Occupational Therapist Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- Days; Monday-Friday
- New Graduates are welcome to apply!
Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments to identify patients’ functional limitations, strengths, and rehabilitation needs in an inpatient setting.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on improving ADLs, mobility, cognition, safety, and overall independence.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to support safe discharge planning, patient education, and continuity of care.
Occupational Therapist Qualifications
- Must have completed an Occupational Therapist program from an accredited institution
- Must have or be willing to obtain an Occupational Therapist license in the state of Texas
- Previous hospital or inpatient experience preferred, but not required
About the Location
Affordable big-city living — Enjoy a lower cost of living than many major U.S. metros while still having access to a wide range of neighborhoods, amenities, and entertainment.
Warm weather and mild winters — Houston offers plenty of sunshine and generally mild winters, making it easy to enjoy outdoor activities throughout much of the year.
Diverse neighborhoods and communities — The Houston metro has a wide variety of places to live, from lively urban neighborhoods to family-friendly suburbs, each with its own character.
Exceptional food and culture — Houston is known for its incredible international food scene, museums, arts, sports, shopping, and cultural diversity.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments to identify patient functional limitations and rehabilitation needs. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve ADLs, mobility, cognition, and overall independence.
Requirements
Must have completed an Occupational Therapist program from an accredited institution. Must hold or be willing to obtain an Occupational Therapist license in the state of Texas.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (271 salary observations; 2,482 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,663 salary observations; 25,614 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)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 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, 36% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 166 active listings.
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 at Ironside Human Resources a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,356 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$113k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No weekends
Living in Houston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $245k
- Typical market rent
- $1,542/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- None
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.