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Ignite Medical Resorts
San Antonio, Texas

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$52/hr

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Posted 43m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in a Skilled Nursing Facility. The Occupational Therapist will provide individualized, evidence-based therapy services to help residents improve independence with activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, coordination, strength, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.

Provide skilled interventions to improve independence with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and other daily living activities.

Implement therapeutic exercises, functional activities, fine motor coordination, cognitive interventions, and neuromuscular re-education.

  • Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications.
  • Address upper extremity function, positioning, splinting, and functional mobility as appropriate.
  • Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical needs.
  • Complete timely and accurate evaluations, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
  • Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, and other interdisciplinary team members.
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on safety, adaptive techniques, and discharge recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines, state regulations, and facility policies.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification as required.
  • 1–2 years of experience preferred; SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of Medicare Part A and Part B, PDPM, and skilled documentation preferred.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Experience with electronic medical records such as Net Health, or Rehab Optima.
  • Knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation, ADL retraining, cognitive rehabilitation, upper extremity rehabilitation, and fall prevention.
  • Experience with adaptive equipment, splinting, positioning, and functional independence training.
  • Experience working in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation settings.

What We Are Looking For

A team-oriented Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping residents regain independence in daily activities, achieve meaningful functional outcomes, and improve their overall quality of life.

Requirements

  • Texas Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Clean background check
  • Authorized to work in the United States of America for any employer

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationMedicare Compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (199 salary observations; 2,861 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,153 salary observations; 28,851 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$108kOccupational Therapy median $135k (middle half $85k–$150k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$94k median in Texas$97k nationally (−3%)199 state / 5,153 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$104k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas919 active9,130 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 36% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,238 in the last 30 days1,701 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$101k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 15 employers
5
<$95k
11
$95k-115k
5
$115k-135k
3
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

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#3

Occupational Therapist II, 40 Hours Days, University Campus

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#4

PACE Occupational Therapist, Compton Center

$92k-$134k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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