Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$45-$52/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$108k | Occupational 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 power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 919 active | 9,130 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 36% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas 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 listings | 3,238 in the last 30 days | 1,701 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 |
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.
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