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Occupational and physical therapy jobs in Lubbock, Texas.
South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of UMC and Encompass Health, is hiring occupational and physical therapists—relocation support included, so the move is one less thing to worry about. There's more to Lubbock than you might think—keep reading to see what life in the South Plains is really like.
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Life in Lubbock
Get to know the Hub City.
Lubbock is the largest city on the South Plains, home to Texas Tech University and a music legacy that starts with Buddy Holly. It’s a college town at heart—game days, live music and a downtown arts scene—with the practical advantages of a regional hub: a major medical center, a real airport and a cost of living well below the national average.
South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital is in southwest Lubbock, inside Loop 289, about 10 minutes from the Texas Tech campus and 15 minutes from downtown and the Depot District.
Buddy Holly Center
The hometown museum honoring the rock-and-roll pioneer, in the Depot District.
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
A 2,200-seat theater that brings Broadway tours, concerts and Ballet Lubbock downtown.
National Ranching Heritage Center
Nearly 50 restored structures telling the story of ranching in the West, on the Tech campus.
Lubbock Lake Landmark
An archaeological and natural history preserve with trails and 12,000 years of human history.
Texas High Plains wine country
Dozens of vineyards and wineries around Lubbock, the source of most of the grapes in Texas wine.
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Flat, fast and simple.
Lubbock is famously flat and laid out on a grid, and Loop 289 and the Marsha Sharp Freeway keep most drives under 20 minutes. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport offers nonstop flights to Dallas, Houston, Denver and more, and Interstate 27 runs north to Amarillo in about two hours.
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Sunsets and open spaces.
Mackenzie Park, home of Prairie Dog Town, is the city’s big green space, and Lubbock Lake Landmark adds miles of trails on the north side. Buffalo Springs Lake, 15 minutes southeast, is the spot for boating, fishing and camping in a canyon you wouldn’t expect on the plains, and Palo Duro Canyon is a two-hour drive north.
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Music city of the plains.
Lubbock’s music runs from the Buddy Holly Center and the West Texas Walk of Fame to live shows in the Depot District, with Buddy Holly Hall bringing Broadway tours and the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra downtown. The First Friday Art Trail draws thousands to galleries each month, and the Museum of Texas Tech and the National Ranching Heritage Center anchor the campus.
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Red and black, year-round.
Texas Tech game days set the rhythm of the fall, the Panhandle-South Plains Fair fills late September, and the wineries and farm stands around town make weekends easy. Lubbock is big enough to have everything and small enough that you’ll get to know your patients’ families around town.
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.
Abilene
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Abilene
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Abilene serves the Big Country with comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and orthopedic recovery. Bring your OT or PT expertise to a team where your impact on patients is felt every day.
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.
Relocation
Ready to relocate to Lubbock?
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?
As an occupational or physical therapist at South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of UMC and Encompass Health that has grown from 40 beds in 2019 to 92 beds today, you’ll find a growing hospital, a steady flow of complex cases and the resources of UMC Health System, Lubbock’s regional medical center and teaching hospital for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Bring your clinical expertise to a team that has helped thousands of patients return home at their highest level of independence.
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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