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Rockwall, Texas

Occupational Therapist- PRN Days

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist – Occupational Therapy

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work Location

  • Texas Health Rockwall- 3150 Horizon Rd, Rockwall TX 75032
  • Work hours: PRN, Days 1-2 Saturdays per month

Occupational Therapy Highlights

  • Collaborative team environment.
  • Strong hospital leadership.
  • Growing facility.
  • Focus on providing safe reliable care.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Here’s What You Need
  • Bachelor's Degree Completion of an Occupational Therapy program is required
  • 2 years of experience in inpatient/acute care is strongly preferred.
  • OT - Occupational Therapist Texas Occupational Therapy License Upon Hire is required And

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required

Good verbal and written communication skills in English; Problem solving ability; Ability to teach others; Time management skills; Good interpersonal and customer service skills, Basic leadership skills.

What You Will Do

Performs age appropriate patient assessment and establishes plan of care

Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs

Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs

  • Motivates non-compliant or unmotivated patients to participate in therapy
  • Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and to meet personal developmental needs
  • As required, participates appropriately in departmental safety drills / emergency procedures
  • Documents and reports unusual occurrences, on the job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning
  • Additional perks of being a Texas Health Occupational Therapist
  • Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
  • Delivery of high-quality patient care
  • Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
  • A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall has proudly served the growing areas of Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, and surrounding counties for more than 15 years. Our caregivers live in these tight-knit communities, so we remain dedicated to providing the best care possible for our neighbors, friends, and family members.

Texas Health Rockwall is proud to be designated as an ANCC Pathway to Excellence® facility for our commitment to a positive practice environment and staff well-being.

We have 105 inpatient beds for acute medical and surgical needs. Our campus has a Women’s Imaging and Breast Center, a bariatric clinic, an ambulatory surgery center, and a variety of physician practices all dedicated to our evolving community health needs.

Plus, we have several new and expanded service lines, including a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, updated labor and delivery suites, a cardiac catheterization lab, an interventional radiology suite, additional surgery suites, and expanded emergency and intensive care areas.

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

  • Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
  • Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

Key Responsibilities

Performs age-appropriate patient assessments and establishes individualized plans of care. Motivates patients to participate in therapy while utilizing resources to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid Texas Occupational Therapy License. Two years of experience in inpatient or acute care is strongly preferred, along with BCLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care PlanningInpatient CareInterpersonal SkillsPatient Motivation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (269 salary observations; 2,399 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,554 salary observations; 25,097 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)). 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, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution45 jobs · 36 employers

20
<$115k
6
$115k-135k
9
$135k-155k
7
$155k-175k
3
$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

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$75-$90/hr
#3

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$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

Virtual Occupational Therapist

$82.50 per hour
+ 43 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Rockwall

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Texas Health Resources

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401k
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount Programs
Flexible Scheduling