Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

Starting at $45

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 23m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Premier Pediatric Therapy as a Occupational Therapy Assistant – Pediatric, $1.5K Sign-On in Houston, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $45/session
  • Signing bonus: $1,500.
  • Travel Stipends
  • Referral Bonus Opportunities
  • Mentorship
  • Ongoing Professional Development
  • Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Premier Pediatric Therapy in Houston, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based occupational therapy services to children in a home health setting under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team to document progress and support the development of functional daily living skills.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the state of Texas. While pediatric experience is preferred, the role is open to motivated individuals with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationHome health careClinical excellenceEvidence-based practice

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling Options
Travel Stipends
CEU Stipend Available
$1,500 Sign-On Bonus
Referral Bonus Opportunities
Mentorship
Ongoing Professional Development
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required