Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapy AssistantPer Diem

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.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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

CollaborationEvidence-based practicePatient care

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Texas vs national$92k median in Texas$97k nationally (−4%)209 state / 5,202 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas855 active8,931 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,033 in the last 30 days1,687 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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

1 matches · ranked by pay
#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

MGA Homecare · San Antonio, Texas

up to $150,000

Work-life snapshot

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

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

Premier Pediatric Therapy logo

About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Referral bonuses
Flexible schedules
Competitive rates
Travel stipends
CEU stipends
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Living in Lufkin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,341/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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