No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$90k (median of 125 jobs)

PRN Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem
Posted 2mo ago

About the Role

PRN pediatric OT. Flexible schedule. Work when you want. Help kids thrive. No commitment.

Join Synaptic Pediatric Therapies as a PRN Occupational Therapist in Mesquite, Texas. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.

Work with Synaptic Pediatric Therapies in Mesquite, Texas.

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 TherapyPediatric CareCommunicationDocumentationOrganizational SkillsProfessional DevelopmentEvidence-Based PracticesCollaborationSkill CarryoverSensory RegulationCognitive DevelopmentGross Motor SkillsFine Motor SkillsCompassionTherapeutic Setting

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 26% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

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).

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Synaptic Pediatric Therapies

Hospitals and Health Care
Richardson, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Professional development