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Bastrop, Texas

Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN Home Health Bastrop - Kyle Area

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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$80-$100/hr

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: 203 - JOL Home Health Temple - Bastrop, TX, Salary Range: $80.00 - $100.00Commission, Overview: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients' functional abilities and developing treatment plans to improve their ability to perform daily activities.

This role involves working with patients of all ages to promote independence and enhance quality of life through therapeutic interventions. Essential Functions: Evaluate patients' physical and cognitive abilities through assessments. Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results.

Implement therapeutic interventions to improve patients' functional skills. Educate patients and caregivers on techniques to enhance independence. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care. Document patient progress and maintain accurate records in EMR system.

Adapt treatment plans as needed to meet changing patient needs. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Participate in agency-sponsored in-services and maintain professional competency. Promote the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in occupational therapy, preferably in a home health or clinical setting.

Skills: Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patient homes and community settings. Ability to travel locally as needed. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Some exposure to unpleasant weather and home environments. Physical and Mental Effort: Frequent standing, walking, and lifting required.

Ability to manage stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients' physical and cognitive abilities to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate caregivers to improve patient independence and functional skills.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy and possess current state licensure. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a home health or clinical setting is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningInterpersonal skillsMedicare regulationsCare coordinationPatient educationDocumentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (173 salary observations; 2,077 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,024 salary observations; 20,992 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)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $193k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 45% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% 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. At the posted ~$187k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

8
<$115k
2
$125k
2
$141k
8
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

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$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,317 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bastrop

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k
Typical market rent
$1,784/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Agency-sponsored in-services