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Wharton, Texas

Home Health Occupational Therapist (PRN)-Wharton

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Job Description

Onsite - Wharton, TX

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At PARS Therapy, we are seeking a dedicated Home Health Occupational Therapist to be a trusted partner in our patients’ recovery journeys in Wharton, TX. In this vital role, you will empower clients to regain independence and function by delivering personalized, goal-oriented care in the comfort of their homes.

Through a comprehensive approach that includes prevention, evaluation, intervention, and rehabilitation, you will make a meaningful impact on each patient’s mobility, daily living skills, and overall quality of life.

  • Essential Job Functions
  • Support clients in developing, recovering, and maintaining daily living and work skills
  • Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
  • Adapt and apply therapeutic interventions to enhance safety and independence in ADLs and IADLs
  • Educate clients on breaking down tasks into manageable steps and using adaptive strategies
  • Recommend and train clients in the use of adaptive equipment
  • Assess home environments and suggest modifications based on client needs
  • Collaborate with families and caregivers, providing guidance and education
  • Track and report patient progress toward treatment goals
  • Accurately document care provided and maintained up-to-date records
  • Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure continued progress and support

Why Join Us?

  • Multiple major medical plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Spousal insurance options
  • 401(k) plans available
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Internal awards and recognition programs

Requirements

  • Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of Texas (TX)
  • Professional liability insurance specific to Texas OT practice
  • Graduate degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Previous experience in home health or rehabilitation settings is preferred
  • Proven ability to build rapport and work effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and personalities
  • Strong foundation in current OT treatment methods, tools, and evidence-based practices

Professional, compassionate communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain procedures and therapeutic approaches

If you’re passionate about helping others live fuller, more independent lives, and want to work in a supportive and flexible home health environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide personalized, goal-oriented care to patients in their homes to improve mobility and daily living skills. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, implementing treatment plans, recommending adaptive equipment, and documenting patient progress.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningAdaptive equipment trainingHome environment assessmentPatient educationCare documentationADL supportIADL supportEvidence-based practice

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (202 salary observations; 2,335 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,460 salary observations; 24,103 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution41 jobs · 33 employers

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$115k-135k
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$135k-155k
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$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,521 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Wharton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Median resident rent
$1,051/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Spousal Insurance Options
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Internal Awards and Recognition Programs