Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$65-$70/hr

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 1mo ago

Job Description

Hereford, TX | Serving patients within a 30-mile radius | $65–$70 per visit + $5 per COTA visit | PRN | Weekly Pay

BrightStar Care of Amarillo is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide one-on-one home health care to pediatric and adult patients.

This PRN position offers independence in the field, meaningful patient care, and additional compensation for supervising assigned COTAs.

What You’LL Do

  • Evaluate pediatric and adult patients in their homes
  • Develop treatment plans based on individual needs and goals
  • Provide therapy visits and monitor patient progress
  • Supervise assigned COTAs and review documentation
  • Communicate with the care team regarding patient needs and progress
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

Pay & Schedule

  • $65–$70 per completed visit
  • $5 for each visit completed by assigned COTAs
  • Weekly pay
  • PRN schedule
  • Patients located in Hereford, TX and within a 30-mile radius

What You’LL Need

  • Active, unrestricted Texas Occupational Therapist license
  • Minimum 1 year of OT experience
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for travel between patient visits
  • Own device and reliable internet connection required to access your schedule and complete charting.
  • Comfortable working independently

Why Join Brightstar Care?

  • One-on-one patient care
  • Additional compensation for COTA supervision
  • 24/7 clinical and office support
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits based on eligible hours
  • Locally owned and operated agency
  • Faith-based, supportive work environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Employee recognition programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

Ready to make a difference through personalized home health care? Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat pediatric and adult patients in their homes while developing personalized care plans. Additionally, the role involves supervising COTAs, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Texas Occupational Therapist license and have at least one year of experience. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current BLS/CPR certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPediatric therapyAdult therapyTreatment planningPatient evaluationBLS certificationTime managementCommunication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (186 salary observations; 2,330 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 33% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at BrightStar Care of Lubbock a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

9
<$120k
4
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k
3
$160k-180k
2
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Visa sponsorship
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$74-$93.75/hr
#3

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#4

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$80-$90/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hereford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Median resident rent
$953/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About BrightStar Care of Lubbock

Hospitals and Health Care
Bannockburn, Illinois
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits based on eligible hours
24/7 clinical and office support
Ongoing training and professional development
Employee recognition programs