Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) PRN- Southeast Texas (23027)

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pivot at Bonne Vie - Port Arthur, TX 77640Position Type: PRNJob Category: Occupational TherapyA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides coordinated occupational therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

Participates in the coordination of care. Essential functions: Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care, as developed, delegated, and supervised by the Occupational Therapist (OT). Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

Facilitates patients’ ROM, strength, coordination, use of adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, functional mobility, and safety issues as related to patients’ ADL performance under the supervision of the OT.

Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease. Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.

Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to provide patient and caregiver education. Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance, as necessary. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.

Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program. Meets mandatory continuing education requirements; participates in the Agency sponsored in-service trainings.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited program of occupational therapist assistant with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy. Active, state license as an occupational therapist assistant. Current driver’s license. One year of experience as an occupational therapist assistant, preferred.

Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR certification. Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide coordinated occupational therapy services to patients of all ages under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Responsibilities include facilitating ROM, strength, and functional mobility while maintaining timely documentation and adhering to infection control standards.

Requirements

Requires an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and an active state license as an OTA. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and current CPR certification, with one year of experience preferred.

Key Skills

Range Of Motion FacilitationAdaptive Equipment UsePatient EducationInterpersonal Communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (186 salary observations; 2,330 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) PRN- Southeast Texas (23027) at Cantex Continuing Care Network 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 Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

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

6 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- $50 rate per visit W/Retention of 1,500

BrightStar Care - Rio Grande Valley, TX · Edinburg, Texas

$50/visit
#2

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Adoration Health · Richmond, Virginia

$35-$40/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist Assistant

$24-$38/hr
#4

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

$33-$38/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

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

Living in Port Arthur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$162k
Typical market rent
$1,288/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Cantex Continuing Care Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Carrollton, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K with match
CEU reimbursement
Vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Medical
Dental
Supplemental insurance