Pays starting at $33/hour — Occupational Therapy Assistant market median is ~$70k (32 jobs)
Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) (24639)
About the Role
Part-time OTA in Houston, TX. $33/hr. 401k match, medical/dental/vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement.
Join Pivot Rehabilitation Services as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – Part-Time in Houston, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $33/hr.
- 401k with match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free CEUs
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Pivot Rehabilitation Services as a Occupational Therapist Assistant – Part-Time.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist Assistant treats patients as directed by the occupational therapist and maintains accurate medical records of treatments. They also participate in patient care conferences and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient progress.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and hold a current license in the practicing state. Strong communication skills and the ability to relate professionally to patients and staff are required.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (120 salary observations; 920 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (3,652 salary observations; 10,835 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$69k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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