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MGA Homecare
Austin, Texas

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $110,000

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Overview

What You’ll Do

  • Provide skilled, compassionate therapy for children from birth to 21 with a range of physical, developmental, and sensory needs.
  • Complete evaluations and create individualized treatment plans.
  • Work closely with families to teach strategies that support progress at home.
  • Keep accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality care.
  • Collaborate with a caring, multidisciplinary team to guide each child’s journey.

Why You’ll Love Working with MGA

  • Competitive Pay: Earn up to $110,000 annually with guaranteed pay options.
  • Flexible Schedules: Build a caseload that fits your lifestyle.
  • Career Growth: Ongoing mentorship, clinical training, and advancement opportunities.
  • 1:1 Patient Care: Make a real impact through personalized therapy sessions.

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Sign-On & Referral Bonuses

24/7 Clinical Support: You’re never on your own — our team has your back.

Join a compassionate, experienced group of clinicians making a difference every day. Apply today to bring your passion for pediatrics to MGA Homecare!

Additional Job Description Information

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Active Texas Occupational Therapist License.
  • New graduates are welcome – mentorship and training available!
  • CPR Certification.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • COTA supervisory experience is preferred, but training is available.

EEO Statement

MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled therapy for children with physical, developmental, and sensory needs while creating individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyTreatment PlanningPatient EvaluationMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical Mentorship

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (191 salary observations; 2,315 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,384 salary observations; 23,944 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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

MGA Homecare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 26 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% 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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 16 employers

7
<$110k
4
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
6
$140k-155k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Maternity Relief)

MGA Homecare · McKinney, Texas

up to $150,000
#3

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,334 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About MGA Homecare

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedules
Paid Time Off
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Sign-On & Referral Bonuses
24/7 Clinical Support
Mentorship and Training