Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) PRN-Port Arthur, TX (23038)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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starting at $50/hr

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pivot at Bonne Vie - Port Arthur, TX 77640Position Type: PRNJob Category: Occupational Therapy$50 PRN- Bonne Vie 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 $50 PRN (Bonne Vie) 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.

Key Responsibilities

The OTA treats patients as directed by an occupational therapist and maintains accurate medical records of treatments. They collaborate with the rehab director and interdisciplinary teams to monitor patient progress and participate in facility training.

Requirements

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

Key Skills

Patient TreatmentMedical Record DocumentationInterdisciplinary CommunicationPatient Care Planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (186 salary observations; 2,330 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) PRN-Port Arthur, TX (23038) at Pivot Rehabilitation Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 OTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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#1

PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Rehabilitation/Acute CarePer Diem

PT Solutions · San Marcos, Texas

$30-$36/hr
#2

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PT Solutions Physical Therapy · San Marcos, Texas

$30-$36/hr
#3

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

$50/visit
#4

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$35-$40/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Port Arthur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$162k
Typical market rent
$1,288/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.0
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 · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pivot Rehabilitation Services

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k with match
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Free CEUs