Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $70

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatrics
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Texarkana, TX
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $70.00 per session
  • Sign-On Bonus!
  • CEU Stipends!

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we transform daily challenges into exciting breakthroughs! As a leading pediatric therapy provider, we deliver in-home occupational therapy services that help children gain independence, confidence, and the skills they need for everyday life.

We're seeking a passionate and playful Occupational Therapist (OT) who loves working with kids and wants to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team. If you're ready to bring creativity, compassion, and expert care to each child's journey, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Whole-Child Approach: Partner with PTs and SLPs therapists to support every dimension of a child's development
  • Joyful, Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values fun, clinical excellence, and meaningful connections
  • Flexible Scheduling: In-home and hybrid therapy models designed to fit your lifestyle
  • Professional Growth: Access to CEUs, mentorship, and career development support
  • Competitive Pay: Starting at $70.00 per session, with room to grow
  • Eligibility for stipends and bonuses is based on meeting required visit minimums and length of employment.

What You'll Do

  • Provide engaging, evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy in-home or hybrid settings
  • Create individualized treatment plans focused on fine motor skills, sensory integration, ADLs, self-regulation, and play
  • Educate and empower families to support skill-building at home
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and maintain timely documentation

What We're Looking For

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in the state of Texas
  • Pediatric experience preferred (enthusiastic new grads welcome!)
  • A playful, patient, and resourceful attitude
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Our Benefits Include

  • Flexible Schedules
  • Competitive Rates
  • Referral Bonuses

Travel Stipends

Every child deserves to grow with confidence, independence, and joy.

If you're ready to make everyday activities feel like exciting milestones, apply now and join the Premier Pediatric Therapy-MySpot family!

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. MySpot is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy in-home or hybrid settings to help children gain independence and confidence. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans and educate families on supporting skill-building at home.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas. Pediatric experience is preferred, but enthusiastic new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Play therapyTreatment planningFamily educationMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient care

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (45 salary observations; 296 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (343 salary observations; 1,464 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution44 jobs · 35 employers

15
<$110k
10
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k
4
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75-$90/hr
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$64.05-$86.19/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 642 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Texarkana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,354/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
84.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Texarkana, TX-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
CEU stipend
Referral bonuses
Travel stipends