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Occupational Therapist

Ascension Health

Cedar Park, TXFull-time$80–117K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–117K/yr
Location
Cedar Park, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider CertificationOTR RegistrationBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Occupational Therapist works in the Pediatrics department at Dell Children's Medical Center in Cedar Park, Texas. The role assesses patients’ independent living skills, develops and implements plans of care, monitors progress, and educates patients and caregivers. The therapist also supports discharge planning and oversees care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient AssessmentPlan of Care DevelopmentTherapeutic ModalitiesProgress DocumentationCaregiver EducationDischarge PlanningAdaptive Equipment SelectionCare Oversight

Qualifications

BLS Provider CertificationOTR RegistrationDriver's LicenseBachelor's Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Cedar Park, Texas

  • Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

  • Department: Pediatrics

  • Schedule: Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.

  • Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.

  • Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

  • Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Registered Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • Preferred Credential(s):

  • Drivers License.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree OR Doctorate preferred.

Work Experience

  • None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 80320.32

Max Salary 117468.98

How this job compares

Set against the 5,080 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–117K/yr
  • Texas median$85–110K/yr82 salary ranges
  • US median$85–118K/yr995 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $99K, is 3% above the Texas median midpoint ($96K) — in the middle half of Occupational Therapist salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 423 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Texas and 5,080 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,376 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,916 of the 5,080 open Occupational Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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