Occupational Therapist (OT) – Houston, TX

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Talent by Friendly Faces Workforce Solutions, LLC is recruiting on behalf of a home health client. PRN, contract, full-time, and part-time opportunities may be available.

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Houston area. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients experiencing physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges that impact their ability to perform daily activities. This position offers flexibility with full-time, part-time, permanent, and temporary options available.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' functional abilities, limitations, and needs through comprehensive assessments.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans designed to improve patients' independence and quality of life.
  • Implement therapeutic interventions focused on activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognitive skills, upper extremity function, and adaptive techniques.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety strategies, and techniques to maximize independence.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to remain current with best practices in occupational therapy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Texas (must be obtained prior to employment).
  • Previous home health experience preferred but not required; new graduates are welcome to apply.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish rapport with patients and families.

Skills

  • Knowledge of rehabilitation principles related to activities of daily living, cognitive function, and adaptive equipment.
  • Experience using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care with a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient AssessmentTreatment Planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (272 salary observations; 2,488 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 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, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) – Houston, TX at Friendly Faces Senior Care 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 — ranked against 9,348 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 30 employers

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$115k-135k
7
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70.76-$81.01/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,348 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

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

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About Friendly Faces Senior Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, 77056
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule