Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $33/hour

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Pivot at Solera at West Houston - Houston, TX 77084, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Occupational Therapy, Full-time or Part-time Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) Pivot Rehabilitation is a therapy delivery and multi-faceted solution management company aimed at improving health, advancing care, and lowering costs of aging populations within our communities. Pivot Rehabilitation focuses on providing effective therapy solutions with our patients, partners, and clinicians in mind.

Benefits

Competitive Pay for FT starting at $33/hour 401k with match Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Free CEU’s Qualifications: Essential Functions: Treats patients as directed by the occupational therapist Records treatments given in medical record Participates in patient care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings Communicates with supervising therapist, rehab director and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans Participates in facility in-service training programs Records daily treatments and labor according to corporate procedure and state occupational therapy rules Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Current license in practicing state Must have good communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, patients’ family members, and staff Must be capable of performing the responsibilities of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Pivot. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package Please visit pivot-rehab.com for more information on this location. #INDOTA

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist Assistant will treat patients as directed by the occupational therapist and maintain accurate medical records of all treatments. They will also participate in patient care conferences and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient progress.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and hold a current license in the practicing state. Strong communication skills and the ability to relate professionally to patients and staff are required.

Key Skills

Patient treatmentMedical record documentationInterdisciplinary communicationRehabilitation planningClinical documentationProfessional communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (161 salary observations; 1,957 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,072 salary observations; 22,315 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% 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 ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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 ~$69k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Ota Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- $50 rate per visit W/Retention of 1,500

BrightStar Care - Rio Grande Valley, TX · Edinburg, Texas

$50/visit
#3

Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School-Based

$85k
#4

Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) | Home Health

Up to $62,500
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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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About Cantex Continuing Care Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Carrollton, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay starting at $33/hour
401k with match
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Free CEU's