Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (OT) | Full-Time
- Candor Consulting & Diagnostics | Texas
- Starting at $50.00 per hour | W-2 Employment
- 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 hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist who brings creativity, thoughtful assessment, and a collaborative approach to serving students. Join a team that values your professional judgment, supports your growth, and understands that your life outside work matters, too.
Why Join Candor?
- You invest your time and talent in helping students succeed. Here’s how we invest in you:
- Competitive hourly pay: Starting at $50.00 per hour, with compensation for all time worked.
- Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options for eligible employees.
- Support for your future: A 401(k) plan with matching contributions for eligible employees.
- Professional growth: Mentorship opportunities and professional development reimbursement to help you strengthen your skills and advance your practice.
- Referral rewards: Earn up to $1,000 in referral bonuses when you help us connect with talented professionals.
- A supportive team: Work with educators and related service professionals who value collaboration, student progress, and the expertise you bring.
How You’ll Make an Impact
As a school-based Occupational Therapist, you’ll help students build functional skills and participate more fully 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 Join Our Team?
Bring your clinical expertise and commitment to a full-time role where your work helps students participate in the activities that make up their school day. We’d love to learn about your experience and what you’re looking for in your next opportunity.
- Apply today to join Candor Consulting & Diagnostics.
- Call: (254) 613-2458
- Email: joinus@candordiag.com
- Visit: candordiag.com
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will conduct assessments to identify student needs and collaborate with IEP teams to develop evidence-based interventions. They will also provide direct therapy services and maintain accurate data to track student progress within the educational environment.
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 role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k | Occupational Therapy median $89k (middle half $88k–$95k)10 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 power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 910 active | 9,180 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas 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 |
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.
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