Occupational Therapist (OT) Full-Time
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Starting at $50/hour
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Candor Consulting & Diagnostics is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) for a school-based opportunity. This position may be a great fit for Occupational Therapists in Lake Worth, Fort Worth, Saginaw, Azle, White Settlement, or surrounding northwest DFW communities. Join a Texas-based team that understands special education and provides the support and flexibility you need to do your best work.
Why Choose Candor?
At Candor, we’re not just a company—we’re a mission-driven community of educators passionate about making a real difference. Here, your expertise isn’t just appreciated—it’s celebrated. We believe you can serve students meaningfully without sacrificing your work-life balance. Join a supportive team where your growth, well-being, and success take center stage.
What We’re Looking For
Are you a compassionate Occupational Therapist dedicated to empowering students and schools? Here's what you’ll need to join our team:
Education: Master’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Licensure: Active Occupational Therapist license issued by the Texas Advisory Board of Occupational Therapy (TABOT).
- Certification: CPR certification.
- Language Proficiency: Bilingual skills preferred but not required.
Your Role
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll play a critical role in helping students improve functional skills and achieve greater independence in their educational environments. Your responsibilities will include:
Evaluate Needs: Perform Occupational Therapy assessments to determine students' needs and eligibility for specialized services.
Communicate Findings: Communicate evaluation findings to parents, educators, and other stakeholders, offering clear, actionable recommendations.
Develop Interventions: Collaborate with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to create evidence-based interventions that promote student participation, access to education, and skill development.
Provide Therapy: Deliver direct therapy services or oversee Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in implementing IEP goals.
Monitor Progress: Maintain accurate, detailed records of student progress and use data to adjust interventions as needed.
Support Team: Actively participate in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and multidisciplinary team discussions to advocate for students and support their growth.
Your expertise and dedication will empower students to develop the skills needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- At Candor, we know that great educators deserve great rewards. Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $50.00 per hour—get compensated for every minute you work.
- Flexibility: Choose a schedule that works for you—full-time, part-time, or as-needed roles available.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans designed with you in mind.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with matching contributions to help you secure your future.
- Professional Growth: Access mentorship opportunities and reimbursement for professional development.
- Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 in referral bonuses for bringing great talent to our team.
Ready to Make a Difference?
This is more than a job—it’s your opportunity to inspire change and grow with a team that values YOU. Don’t wait—apply today and discover how you can thrive at Candor.
- Candor Consulting & Diagnostics
- (254) 346-0684
kacee.nabours@candordiag.com
- Visit Us at candordiag.com
- Let’s shape the future of education—together!
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate student needs and develop evidence-based interventions to improve functional skills within educational environments. They will also collaborate with IEP teams, provide direct therapy, and maintain accurate records of student progress.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess an active Texas Occupational Therapist license. Additionally, a current CPR certification is required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (83 salary observations; 808 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,215 salary observations; 9,570 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% 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)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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