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: Houston, Texas
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $45.00 per session
  • Travel Stipends

CEU Stipend Available

Weekly average visit requirements must be met to qualify for certain incentives.

Join a Purpose-Driven Pediatric Therapy Team

Premier Pediatric Therapy is a trusted provider of in-home pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy services. Our mission is to support children and families by providing high-quality, compassionate care that helps children develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to succeed.

We are currently seeking motivated Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) to join our growing Houston team. If you are passionate about working with children and making a meaningful impact in their daily lives, we would love to connect with you.

Why Join Premier Pediatric Therapy

  • Collaborative, Whole-Child Approach
  • Work alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team focused on addressing each child's developmental, emotional, physical, and social needs.

Professional Growth Opportunities

We offer mentorship, ongoing professional development, and a CEU stipend to support your continued learning. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Supportive Team Culture

Be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and clinical excellence.

Flexible Scheduling

  • PRN and part-time opportunities allow you to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
  • Additional Incentives
  • Referral bonus opportunities
  • Travel stipends available

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR)

  • Support children in developing functional skills related to daily living, play, and school participation
  • Communicate and collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary care team
  • Document sessions and monitor patient progress toward therapy goals

Qualifications

  • Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the state of Texas
  • Pediatric experience preferred, but not required
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently in a home health setting

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while enjoying flexibility and professional support, apply today to join the Premier Pediatric Therapy team.

Key Skills

Patient documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (210 salary observations; 3,136 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,357 salary observations; 29,628 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$96k median in Texas$97k nationally (−1%)210 state / 5,357 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas917 active9,047 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)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

3 matches · ranked by pay
#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant | COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Rockland, Maine

$30-$33/hr
#2

Therapist (OT/ COTA) On-CallPer Diem

Cassia · Montevideo, Minnesota

$50-$60/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist Assistant

$27.58-$31.88/hr
+ 1 more · ranked by pay

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

Travel Stipends
CEU Stipend
Referral Bonus Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Mentorship
Professional Development

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.