OT- Occupational Therapist- Houston Metro Area

Occupational TherapistContract

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Job Description

AIM — Be a Catalyst for Positive Change

Contract Opportunity

Occupational Therapist / OT (1099 Independent Contractor)

AIM (Assessment Intervention Management) isn't your typical services company. Recognized as a Best Place to Work, Top Workplaces honoree, Best Workplaces in Texas, and certified Great Place to Work, we've spent over a decade reimagining how special education services get delivered — pairing exceptional clinicians with purpose-built technology we design in-house. We build the systems that let therapists focus on what matters: students.

If you're a licensed OT who wants the freedom of independent practice with the backing of a creative, forward-thinking partner, let's talk.

Why Contract with Aim

True flexibility — You control your caseload, calendar, and workload. Take on what fits your life.

Innovative tools — Access to AIM's proprietary technology suite, designed to streamline documentation and therapy management.

A collaborative clinical community — Optional professional development and a network of experienced clinicians across 120+ Texas districts.

  • Steady referral volume — We serve 200+ schools statewide, so the work is there when you want it.
  • See our impact — Explore testimonials and our work at aimeducate.com.

Compensation

  • Competitive contract rates commensurate with experience, paid per agreed terms.
  • Engagement contingent on a background check clearing you to work in public school settings.

Scope of Services

  • Provide school-based occupational therapy services consistent with each district's service delivery model
  • Maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation of all services provided
  • Provide clinical supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as engaged
  • Develop and deliver in-service and training sessions for staff and families
  • Support OT students and affiliates as opportunities arise
  • Ensure documentation meets Federal, State, and local funding and compliance requirements
  • Support students with physical disabilities, including lifting, transferring, and positioning

Qualifications

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Active Texas OT license, maintained in good standing throughout engagement
  • Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation

Practical Notes

  • Travel to multiple campus locations within your service area
  • Physical demands include standing, stooping, bending, reaching, heavy lifting, and moderate carrying

Ready to Partner with Us?

Visit our website and apply online. AIM is proud to work with a diverse community of clinicians and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

Bring your expertise. We'll bring the innovation. Apply now.

Key Responsibilities

Provide school-based occupational therapy services and maintain accurate documentation for students. Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and deliver training sessions for staff and families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Student supportPhysical therapy supportIn-service delivery

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (222 salary observations; 2,904 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,471 salary observations; 29,925 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
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $125k (middle half $108k–$125k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$96k median in Texas$97k nationally (−1%)222 state / 5,471 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas934 active9,186 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 34% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
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 listings3,221 in the last 30 days1,726 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% 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 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 28 employers
6
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
16
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
4
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$49.97-$67.21/hr
#4

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$65/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Assessment Intervention Management

Education Administration Programs
San Antonio, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Independent Practice Authority
True flexibility - control caseload, calendar, and workload
Proprietary technology suite for documentation
Optional professional development
Network of clinicians across 120+ Texas districts

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.