Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
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/yr Salary: $42K–$86K
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Job Description
- Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Uptown Central San Antonio, TX | Surrounding Areas: San Antonio Airport
- Estimated Annual Salary: $42,000 - $86,000
- Make a Difference One Visit at a Time
At Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health, we believe in more than just therapy—we believe in building a community where clinicians are supported, children are empowered, and families are never alone.
We are hiring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to provide in-home therapy services for children and young adults with developmental and functional needs.
Angels of Care is a clinician-owned and operated organization that has proudly served the medically fragile community since 2000. We are driven by our values: Heart, Advocacy, Love, Outreach, and Speed (#HALOS).
Why Join Angels of Care?
- Meaningful, patient-centered care in the home and community
- Flexible scheduling (full-time and part-time options)
- Supportive, clinician-led culture with mentorship
- Opportunities for growth and leadership development
- CEU and professional license reimbursement
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families
- What You’ll Do
- Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under OT supervision
- Provide interventions to improve ADLs, fine motor skills, sensory integration, and development
- Support patients in achieving functional independence goals
- Educate and empower families and caregivers for carryover in daily routines
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
- Document care in an electronic medical record system
- Monitor patient progress and report updates to supervising
Qualifications
Required
- Active, unrestricted Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license (Texas)
- Graduate of an accredited OTA program
- Current CPR certification
Preferred
- At least 1+ year of pediatric occupational therapy experience
- Home health experience
- Schedule & Flexibility
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Flexible scheduling based on availability and caseload
- Community-based care across Texas service areas
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- We offer a competitive compensation and benefits program designed to support your success:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability
- CEU reimbursement
- Professional license reimbursement
- Tablet provided for documentation
- Flexible scheduling
- Ongoing training, mentorship, and support
- Employee perks including gym membership discounts
- Annual car giveaway
- Referral bonus program
Our Mission
We provide children and young adults with high-quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and professionalism.
Our Vision
- To be recognized as the leading pediatric home health provider in the communities we serve.
- Our Values (#HALOS)
- Heart – Patients are at the center of everything we do
- Advocacy – We champion our patients, clinicians, and families
- Love – We foster a culture of support and care
- Outreach – We give back to our communities
- Speed – We respond quickly to meet patient needs
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Information
Individuals seeking employment at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
Must submit a resume to be considered for this position
Key Responsibilities
Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of an OT to improve pediatric patients' functional independence and daily living skills. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate caregivers to ensure consistent care and progress monitoring.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health 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.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (44 salary observations; 339 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (416 salary observations; 1,642 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy assistant | ranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Texas vs national | $95k median in Texas | $91k nationally (+4%)44 state / 416 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$66k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Texas | 149 active | 705 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,154 in the last 30 days | 752 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +5.2% 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 ~$64k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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