PRN Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist - Join Our Team Today!
At Synaptic Pediatric Therapies, we're on a mission to transform young lives through compassionate care, innovative treatments, and passionate therapists.
We're looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team in Mesquite on an as-needed basis.
Join our dynamic, supportive, and inspiring team today!
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.
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
As an Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate and treat diverse pediatric needs and develop individualized Plans of Care. You will also collaborate with families and maintain documentation adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates must have a valid Texas state license to practice Occupational Therapy and experience working with children and families is preferred. Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapist median $125k (middle half $108k–$125k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapist listings in Texas | 1,098 active | 9,926 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 36% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Occupational Therapist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Occupational Therapist at Synaptic Pediatric Therapies a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score
About Synaptic Pediatric Therapies
Benefits & Perks
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.