Occupational Therapist Assistant
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$45 per session
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
- Premier Pediatric Therapy
- Location: Lufkin, TX
- PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
- Pay: Starting at $45.00 per session
At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we believe therapy should feel like magic - full of smiles, small victories, and big breakthroughs. We're a best-in-class Care Hub providing in-home pediatric therapy services that help children grow in confidence, skills, and independence.
We're on a mission to create a world where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated. And we need passionate Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) like YOU to make that happen!
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Whole-Child Approach: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support the emotional, physical, social, and developmental needs of each child.
- Fun, Family-Like Culture: We combine clinical excellence with heart, laughter, and a true team spirit.
- Growth & Learning: Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities.
What You'll Do
- Provide engaging, evidence-based occupational therapy under the supervision of an OTR
- Help children develop the skills they need for play, school, and daily life
- Communicate and collaborate closely with families and fellow clinicians
- Celebrate progress, big and small, every step of the way
What We're Looking For
- Certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the state of Texas.
- Experience or strong interest in pediatrics
- A heart for kids and a playful, positive attitude
- Team spirit and excellent communication skills
Our Benefits
- Referral Bonuses
- Flexible Schedules
- Competitive Rates
- Travel Stipends
CEU Stipends
Eligibility for stipends and bonuses is based on meeting required visit minimums and length of employment.
Ready to help kids thrive through therapy that feels like fun? Apply today and become part of the Premier Pediatric Therapy family!
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Premier Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Key Responsibilities
Provide engaging, evidence-based occupational therapy services to children under the supervision of an OTR. Collaborate with families and an interdisciplinary team to support the developmental and physical needs of each child.
Requirements
Must be a certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the state of Texas. Experience or a strong interest in pediatrics is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (209 salary observations; 2,758 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,202 salary observations; 27,817 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Texas vs national | $92k median in Texas | $97k nationally (−4%)209 state / 5,202 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 855 active | 8,931 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,033 in the last 30 days | 1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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