Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
$103k-$142k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Occupational Therapist – State Facility, Pension in Brenham, Texas, United States. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- Generous time off benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in Brenham, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist provides advanced therapeutic services, including assessments, treatment planning, and the fabrication of specialized mobility and positioning devices. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized support plans and participate in quality assurance activities to ensure high standards of care.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapist and are preferred to have a degree from an accredited occupational therapy program. Experience in therapeutic rehabilitation and working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is highly desired.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (286 salary observations; 1,788 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,995 salary observations; 20,445 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)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% 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. At the posted ~$123k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No nights
- On-site
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
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