Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) (24865)
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starting at $33 /hr
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Pivot at Laurel Court - Alvin, TX 77511, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Occupational Therapy, 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 treats patients as directed by the occupational therapist and records treatments in medical records. They also participate in patient care conferences and communicate 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
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (187 salary observations; 2,340 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,493 salary observations; 24,873 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 ~$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).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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.
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