Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$85/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Join Our Team Today!

Do you love working with kids and young adults, empowering them to thrive and connect with the world around them? At Synaptic Pediatric Therapies, we're on a mission to transform young lives through compassionate care, individualized treatments, and collaborative teamwork. We're looking for passionate Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic, supportive, and inspiring team!

What You'll Do as an Occupational Therapist

As part of our caring OT team, you will:

Evaluate and treat diverse pediatric needs, including developmental delays, neurological conditions, sensory processing challenges, and more.

Develop individualized Plans of Care to help your clients thrive in daily activities like play, education, self-care, and social participation.

  • Collaborate with families for skill carryover and resources.
  • Stay current with professional development and evidence-based practices.
  • Maintain documentation, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and ethical practices.

Who You Are as an Occupational Therapist

You're a Compassionate and Skilled OT With

A valid Texas state license to practice Occupational Therapy and adherence to the Texas Practice Act & Rules and AOTA Code of Ethics.

  • Experience (or passion to gain experience!) working with children and families in a therapeutic setting.
  • A knack for promoting independence with gross/fine motor skills, sensory regulation, and cognitive development.
  • Skilled in promoting independence across gross/fine motor, sensory regulation, and cognitive development.
  • Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
  • A commitment to professional growth and evidence-based practices.

Why Join Synaptic Pediatric Therapies as an Occupational Therapist?

We're not just a workplace; we're a team dedicated to making an impact. Here's what you can expect:

A Supportive Environment for an Occupational Therapist

  • Weekly (not daily!) notes deadlines, giving you flexibility between sessions.
  • A team that values collaboration, mentorship, and empowering its therapists.
  • Career development

Exceptional Benefits for Occupational Therapists

  • Flexible Schedule: Work Monday-Thursday, with Fridays reserved for make-up appointments.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 25-day time-off bank + major holidays off.
  • PTO accrual program (average of 12-17 paid days/year).
  • CEU reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities.

State-of-the-Art Facilities for an Occupational Therapist

Private therapy rooms and access to a well-equipped OT gym.

Your own therapy materials budget to support your creative interventions.

Who We're Looking For as an Occupational Therapist

We want OTs who love working with kids and families as much as we do! If you're ready to bring your expertise, compassion, and creativity to our team, we'd love to meet you!

Ready to Start Your SPT Journey? Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat pediatric clients with developmental, neurological, sensory, and other needs, and develop individualized plans of care that support participation in play, education, self-care, and social activities. Collaborate with families, maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation, and stay current with professional development and evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid Texas occupational therapy license and follow the Texas Practice Act and Rules and the AOTA Code of Ethics. The role seeks someone with experience or an interest in working with children and families, skills supporting motor, sensory, and cognitive development, and strong documentation, communication, and organizational abilities.

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyEvaluation and TreatmentIndividualized Care PlanningDevelopmental Delay SupportNeurological Condition SupportGross Motor SkillsFamily CollaborationClinical DocumentationHIPAA ComplianceEvidence-Based Practice

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (221 salary observations; 3,012 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,263 salary observations; 28,727 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$177kOccupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $85k–$146k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$94k median in Texas$97k nationally (−3%)221 state / 5,263 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$139k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas905 active8,930 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 32% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,211 in the last 30 days1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 13 employers
4
<$95k
7
$95k-105k
8
$105k-110k
1
$110k
6
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Marlboro, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$100k-$130k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,068 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Synaptic Pediatric Therapies

Hospitals and Health Care
Richardson, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
25-day time-off bank + major holidays off
PTO accrual program (average 12-17 paid days/year)
CEU reimbursement
Weekly (not daily) notes deadlines
Therapy materials budget
State-of-the-art facilities

Living in Mesquite

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,458/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.