Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistContract

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) | Part-Time

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics | Texas

Starting at $50.00 per hour | 1099 Independent Contractor

Help Students Participate, Build Skills, and Gain Independence.

From using classroom materials to participating in daily routines, everyday activities are an essential part of school. At Candor Consulting & Diagnostics, your clinical expertise helps students develop skills and access the support they need to participate with greater confidence and independence.

We’re seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist for a 1099 independent contractor opportunity serving students in school settings. Bring your expertise and collaborative approach to a team that values your professional judgment and commitment to student success.

Why Partner With Candor?

Competitive hourly pay: Starting at $50.00 per hour, with compensation for all time worked.

A part-time opportunity: Apply your clinical expertise through an assignment focused on students’ functional skills and educational needs.

Meaningful school-based work: Help students participate more fully in classroom activities, daily routines, and learning opportunities.

Collaborative partnerships: Work with families, educators, and related service providers to coordinate services and support student progress.

Contract details: This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Company-provided employee benefits and retirement plan participation are not included.

How You’ll Make an Impact

You’ll provide individualized occupational therapy services that support students’ participation and independence in their educational environment. You will:

Understand each student’s needs. Conduct occupational therapy assessments to identify strengths, barriers to participation, and needs for related services, providing recommendations to the educational team.

Make findings meaningful. Explain evaluation results to parents, educators, and district personnel through clear, compassionate communication and practical recommendations.

Connect therapy to educational goals. Collaborate with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to develop evidence-based interventions that support functional skills, classroom participation, and access to education.

Provide individualized services. Deliver direct occupational therapy or supervise appropriately licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in implementing therapy plans and IEP goals.

Use progress to guide decisions. Maintain accurate records, collect and analyze student data, and use findings to adjust interventions and inform ongoing service planning.

Advocate and collaborate. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, parent conferences, and multidisciplinary team discussions to coordinate support and promote student progress.

What You’ll Bring

  • A master’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • An active Occupational Therapist license issued by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE).
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Bilingual skills are preferred, but not required.

Ready to Work With Candor?

Bring your clinical skills and commitment to a part-time opportunity where your work helps students participate in the activities that make up their school day. We’d love to hear about your experience and availability.

  • Apply today to connect with Candor Consulting & Diagnostics.
  • Call: (254) 613-2458
  • Email: joinus@candordiag.com
  • Visit: candordiag.com

Key Responsibilities

You will provide individualized occupational therapy services to students, conducting assessments and developing interventions to support their functional skills and educational goals. Additionally, you will collaborate with families, educators, and IEP teams to coordinate support and ensure student progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess an active Texas Occupational Therapist license. Current CPR certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Student assessmentIEP developmentData collectionClinical documentationCollaborationIntervention planningSupervision of COTAsAdvocacy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (201 salary observations; 2,695 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,667 salary observations; 26,845 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 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
Listed pay$104kOccupational Therapy median $120k (middle half $107k–$146k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Texas vs national$97k median in Texas$97k nationally (−1%)201 state / 4,667 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$107k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas910 active9,180 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,085 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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. At the posted ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 15 employers
9
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
2
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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up to $150,000
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,320 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Oilton

Residents’ average commute
48 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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