Storybook Capital of America
Downtown's storybook sculptures and the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature.
West Texas
Occupational and physical therapy jobs in Abilene, Texas.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Abilene is hiring occupational and physical therapists—relocation support included, so the move is one less thing to worry about. There's more to Abilene than you might think—keep reading to see what life in the Big Country is really like.
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Life in Abilene
Get to know the Big Country.
Abilene is the hub of the Big Country, home to three universities, an Air Force base and a downtown that has spent the last decade reinventing itself. It’s known as the Storybook Capital of America, and bronze sculptures of children’s book characters line the streets downtown—the kind of small, unexpected detail that gives an ordinary downtown walk a little bit of magic.
The hospital is on Abilene’s south side, near the city’s newer neighborhoods and shopping, about 15 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from Buffalo Gap.
Frontier Texas!
An interactive museum of the Texas frontier in the heart of downtown.
Abilene Zoo
A long-time favorite for families and one of the most-visited attractions in the region.
The Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre
Art, history and a restored 1930 theater on the same downtown blocks.
Abilene State Park and Lake Fort Phantom Hill
Camping, hiking, boating and fishing within about 25 minutes of the city.
Three universities
Abilene Christian, Hardin-Simmons and McMurry bring college sports, arts and energy year-round.
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Easy in every direction.
Abilene’s Winters Freeway and Loop 322 make crosstown drives quick, and Interstate 20 runs straight to Fort Worth in about two and a half hours. Abilene Regional Airport offers daily nonstop flights to Dallas/Fort Worth, connecting you to destinations all over the world.
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Lakes, hills and open sky.
Lake Fort Phantom Hill and Lake Abilene offer boating and fishing, Abilene State Park has trails and campsites beneath pecan and oak trees, and the hills south of town around Buffalo Gap are a favorite for cycling and weekend drives. Closer in, Nelson Park and the Abilene Zoo sit side by side on the east side of the city, an easy way to spend a Saturday without leaving town.
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A downtown that reads like a story.
Downtown Abilene stacks the Paramount Theatre, The Grace Museum, Frontier Texas! and the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature within a few walkable blocks, along with the storybook sculptures that give the city its title. The Abilene Philharmonic and three university arts programs keep the calendar full for whatever kind of performance you’re in the mood for.
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Big Country, big traditions.
The West Texas Fair & Rodeo takes over September, the Children’s Art & Literacy Festival brings families downtown each June, and Dyess Air Force Base gives the city a strong military community. Add three universities’ worth of game days and you’re never short of a reason to get out.
Our West Texas hospitals
Explore our other West Texas hospitals.
Encompass Health is hiring occupational and physical therapists at five inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across West Texas. Get to know the others.
Midland
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Midland Odessa
Our state-of-the-art hospital in Midland is dedicated to helping patients recover, rebuild and return home stronger. Join a collaborative team where your skills are valued and your impact is felt every day.
San Angelo
Shannon Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health
Shannon Rehabilitation Hospital brings inpatient rehabilitation to San Angelo and the Concho Valley. Occupational and physical therapists here work as one team with physicians and nurses to help patients regain independence and return home.
Amarillo
Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo, a joint venture of Encompass Health and BSA Health System
Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo opened in late 2025 with 50 private patient rooms and a spacious therapy gym built for advanced rehabilitation. Join a growing team of occupational and physical therapists serving the Texas Panhandle.
Lubbock
South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of UMC and Encompass Health
South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital is Lubbock's home for inpatient rehabilitation. Occupational and physical therapists here help patients across the South Plains recover, rebuild and return home stronger.
Relocation
Ready to relocate to Abilene?
We are proud to offer occupational therapy and physical therapy relocation assistance. Packages vary by position. Fill out our form on this page to talk to a recruiter, and they will walk you through exactly what’s available for the role you’re considering.
Our hospital
Why Encompass Health?
Join Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Abilene, a 60-bed, CARF-accredited hospital serving the Big Country. As an occupational or physical therapist, you’ll combine advanced rehabilitation technology with real-world simulations to help patients regain independence, backed by 24/7 nursing care and a team of rehabilitation physicians, case managers and dietitians. Here, you’ll know your patients by name, work as one unit with the rest of the therapy team and see your expertise shape outcomes every day.
Frequently asked questions
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Does Encompass Health offer relocation assistance for OT and PT jobs in West Texas?
Yes. Relocation assistance is available for occupational and physical therapist roles at all five of our West Texas hospitals. Packages vary by hospital and position, so your recruiter will review the specific relocation support available for the role you’re interested in.
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How does therapy work differ in inpatient rehab?
Unlike outpatient settings, inpatient rehab therapists at Encompass Health work with patients throughout every phase of their recovery—collaborating closely with nurses, physicians and other specialists to help patients regain independence. This team-based approach means our therapists build strong patient relationships and see the direct impact of their work on outcomes.
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Which West Texas locations are hiring occupational and physical therapists?
Encompass Health is hiring OTs and PTs at five inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in West Texas: Midland, San Angelo, Abilene, Amarillo and Lubbock. Learn more about each hospital in the Explore our other West Texas hospitals section on this page or fill out the form to connect to a recruiter.
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What happens after I submit the form?
A recruiter will review your information and reach out to talk through open roles in your preferred city, relocation support and next steps in the hiring process. Ready to apply now? You can also go straight to our career site and search for open roles that fit your skills.
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