Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) – Multiple Rehabilitation Settings – Multiple Texas Locations

Relient Health · Fort Worth, TX Full Time

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Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) – Multiple Rehabilitation Settings – Multiple Texas Locations This position is reserved exclusively for licensed Occupational Therapists (OTs). If you are not an OT, please do not apply. Relient Health is seeking licensed Occupational Therapists (OTs) for full-time, in-person opportunities within established rehabilitation departments across Texas. These are full-time, direct-hire, permanent placement positions (not travel, not contract, not PRN). Our openings include opportunities in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), retirement communities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, pediatric settings, and home health, depending on the specific location. Current OT openings available in: Dalhart, Katy, Kerrville, and additional Texas markets. Who Are These Opportunities Ideal For? • Licensed Texas Occupational Therapists (OTs) • OTs relocating to Texas • Recent graduates from accredited OT programs pursuing Texas licensure • OTs seeking experience in SNF, ALF, retirement communities, hospital-based rehab, outpatient, pediatric, home health, or mixed-setting rehabilitation roles This role is specific to licensed Occupational Therapists practicing within a rehabilitation department. This is not a CNA, nursing assistant, medical assistant, therapy aide, or non-licensed support role. Compensation & Benefits Competitive statewide OT salary range: $38-48/hr (Compensation varies by market, setting, and experience.) • Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) • 401(k) • Paid Time Off • Continuing education support (CEUs) • Some locations offer relocation assistance or sign-on bonuses ‍⚕️ Clinical Responsibilities • Conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans • Deliver skilled occupational therapy services in a rehabilitation setting • Promote patient independence with ADLs, functional tasks, mobility, and safety • Document patient care using EMR systems per state, federal, and facility standards • Collaborate with COTAs, rehab staff, nursing teams, and interdisciplinary care providers ✅ Required Qualifications • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy (OT) program • Active Texas OT license, or eligibility/pending licensure • Ability to work full-time in one of the listed Texas markets • Authorized to work in the United States Why Interview Through Relient Health? Relient Health specializes exclusively in permanent placement for licensed rehabilitation therapy professionals nationwide. We understand therapy. We understand healthcare facilities. We prioritize long-term alignment — not just your next job. Our team provides: • Transparent communication • Market-specific insight • Interview preparation • Offer negotiation support • Support with licensure transfers and relocation Ready to explore OT opportunities across Texas? Quick Apply: https://www.relienthealth.com/candidate-quick-apply.htmlapply-here Questions? apply@relienthealth.com View all OT openings: https://www.relienthealth.com/ot-jobs OT6

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr

DFW Median $26,894/yr

Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr

vs. National Median -24.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.