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BSA Health System
Amarillo, Texas

Occupational Therapist / OT Outpatient Therapy

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Outpatient Therapy Occupational Therapist (OT) in Amarillo, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

BSA Outpatient Therapy Services is a rehabilitation facility for patients recovering from major illness or injury outside of a hospital setting. We offer various rehabilitation services, including aquatic therapy, lymphedema therapy, diabetes education, Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and the area’s only certified Cardiac Rehabilitation program.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will assess, plan, and provide rehabilitative and therapeutic services to patients of all ages, focusing on helping individuals achieve greater independence in daily living and work activities, enhancing their overall quality of life.

Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities using standardized assessments and clinical observation.

  • Identify barriers to performing activities of daily living (ADLs) and establish goals for therapy.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals.
  • Utilize therapeutic techniques, exercises, and interventions to enhance patients’ functional abilities.
  • Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
  • Educate patients and their families on therapeutic strategies to improve function and maintain progress at home.
  • Provide guidance on adapting home and work environments to meet the patient’s needs.
  • Maintain accurate and timely patient records, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
  • Communicate progress and recommendations to physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, including physical therapists, speech therapists, educators, and healthcare providers.
  • Participate in case conferences and team meetings to coordinate patient care.
  • Ensure all services comply with professional standards, state and federal regulations, and ethical guidelines.
  • Maintain a safe and clean therapy environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • State licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
  • Preferred Job Requirements
  • Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
  • Experience in acute care rehabilitation.
  • Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based therapy practices.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationElectronic medical recordsEvidence-based practice

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (210 salary observations; 3,136 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,357 salary observations; 29,628 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)). 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
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $89k–$101k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$96k median in Texas$97k nationally (−1%)210 state / 5,357 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas913 active8,997 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-onTexas 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 listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,992 Occupational Therapy listings), 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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

40 jobs · 30 employers
5
<$100k
19
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
8
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
6% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, California

$57.53-$76.22/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Providence · Torrance, California

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$85/eval, $75/visit
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible Schedule

$70-$75/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About BSA Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Amarillo, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid time off
Tuition assistance

Living in Amarillo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$218k
Typical market rent
$1,305/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
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 · Amarillo, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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