Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$45-$50/hr
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Job Description
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Pay Range
$45-$50
Job Description
$45-$50/hr | Full-Time | Houston TX School-Based | TX OT License Required
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist with Point Quest Group, you'll deliver meaningful, individualized therapy to students ages 3 and up — helping them build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
You'll develop treatment programs aligned to each student's IEP or medical plan, collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, and maintain the documentation that ensures every student's progress is tracked and celebrated. This role is equal parts clinical expertise and compassionate connection.
Why Join Us
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
What You'll Do
- Create and deliver individualized treatment programs for students ages 3 and up based on their IEPs or medical plans
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish meaningful goals and accommodations
- Oversee and support Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as needed
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of student needs, including initial and ongoing assessments
- Complete annual and triennial reviews in a timely, compliant manner
- Maintain thorough documentation and provide detailed reports on student progress
What We're Looking For
Must Have
- Current Occupational Therapist license in the state where services are delivered, or eligibility to obtain such licensure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state
Preferred
- Experience in school or treatment settings working with students with learning or social-emotional challenges
- Familiarity with IEP processes and documentation systems
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
About Point Quest Group
Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver individualized occupational therapy programs for students ages 3 and up, conduct initial and ongoing evaluations, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to establish goals and accommodations. Support Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed and maintain compliant documentation, reviews, and progress reports.
Requirements
A current occupational therapist license in the state where services are delivered, or eligibility to obtain one, is required, along with strong written and verbal English communication skills. Background and TB clearances are required as applicable; school or treatment-setting experience and familiarity with IEP processes are preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (228 salary observations; 2,680 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,566 salary observations; 27,651 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)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$104k | Occupational Therapy median $92k (middle half $88k–$114k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $96k median in Texas | $97k nationally (−1%)228 state / 5,566 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 860 active | 9,045 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,074 in the last 30 days | 1,790 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.5% 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. At the posted ~$99k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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