Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$27.5-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
MOST/DFW is looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to work in an interdisciplinary team of Speech, Physical, and ABA therapists for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. New Grads Welcome!
At MOST/DFW, we strive to make the MOST of therapy and make the MOST of life! We believe in a world where all individuals are empowered to reach their full potential and live happy lives within their communities.
Through personal connections, thoughtful listening, and observation, we build relationships to support our patients and their families. We work to reach our patient’s goals through engaging activities, education, and strategies impactful to their daily lives.
Working as an interdisciplinary team of speech, occupational, and physical therapists, we provide fun and functional therapy to improve quality of life.
This position is IN-CLINIC, and treats out of our Southlake territory, treating at 2-3 ABA centers where we partner in Northlake and Justin. This position is a 1099 contract position to start with the opportunity to increase to a full-time caseload, depending on your availability. Rates range from $27.50 to $55.00 per session, based on years of experience in pediatrics and additional certifications.
What sets us apart from other therapy companies?
We have a clinic located in McKinney and several partnering ABA facilities where we collaborate, providing on-site therapy to our shared patients. We strive to analyze and bridge the gap between behavior, sensory, and communication issues.
Company Highlights
Collaborative Approach to Therapy: By following a Collaborative Model focused on providing dynamic care, we can implement specialized, data-driven plans of care to promote the most successful outcome.
- Flexibility and customizable schedule, with scheduling options of 3-days (M/W/F), 2-days (T/TH), and 5-days
- Evaluators: Assessment/testing and materials provided
- Therapy Materials Support: in addition to providing therapy materials, we have Therapy Technicians on site to assist in creating therapy materials and general therapeutic assistance
- Continuing Education opportunities and certification training
- Mentorship Program: We offer a paid mentorship program to facilitate professional growth and in depth training as a therapist or new graduate
- Additional opportunities to earn extra income: Saturday Social Groups, coverage
- Facility Therapy Dog for use during your sessions
- Administrative support: Intake coordinators and Leads assist with scheduling, billing of services, and more
- Opportunities for growth and leadership
What You Would Bring to MOST/DFW
- OTR License to practice in the State of Texas
- Minimum 1-year occupational therapy experience
- Minimum 1-year experience with pediatrics, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and/or Sensory Processing Disorder preferred
- Willingness to collaborate with a dynamic team of allied health professionals
- Willingness to commit to a minimum of 20 working hours per week, on a 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day schedule
- BLS/CPR certification required
- Willing to undergo a background check
- Laptop or tablet to document via Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
What a Day Would Entail at MOST/DFW
Provide occupational therapy services in clinic at one of our several partnering ABA locations for a variety of clients ranging from 3-12 years of age
Collaborate with co-treating therapists to innovate ideas and techniques to reach a client’s goal
Create and implement therapy programs that enhance performance in individuals’ daily living and improve quality of life
Administer evaluations and re-evaluations, analyze results and report findings; formulate plan of care and set long-term and short-term goals
Track and record client progression and mastery of goals; observe and record client’s progress, attitudes, and behaviors, while maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA regulation and ethical standards
- Participate in reports and meetings on client’s progress disciplines relating to therapy treatment and goals
- Educate families to increase generalization of skills and carryover
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs to monitor proficiency, expand current knowledge and enhance professional excellence. Willingly shares knowledge and provides clinical orientation to other members of the staff
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder within an interdisciplinary team at clinic locations. Develop and implement individualized therapy programs, conduct evaluations, and track patient progress while collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
Requirements
Requires an OTR license in the State of Texas and at least one year of experience in occupational therapy, specifically with pediatrics. Candidates must also hold a BLS/CPR certification and be willing to commit to a minimum of 20 working hours per week.
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 ~$94k (271 salary observations; 2,426 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 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 ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 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, 42% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Most/Dfw a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$86k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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