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 Position
Help Students Build Skills for Greater Independence
Everyday accomplishments can make a lasting difference—from participating in classroom activities to navigating school routines with confidence. As an Occupational Therapist with Candor, you’ll help students develop the skills they need to learn, participate, and become more independent.
We’re looking for a compassionate, collaborative OT to join our team in a full-time, school-based position. Bring your clinical expertise and commitment to students to a company that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and understands the importance of work-life balance.
Why Choose Candor?
- Your work matters, and you deserve a team that supports you. At Candor, you’ll have access to:
- Competitive 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.
- Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
- Professional Growth: Mentorship opportunities and reimbursement for professional development.
- Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring great talent to our team.
- A Collaborative Team: Work alongside professionals who value your expertise and share your commitment to student success.
How You’ll Make an Impact
You’ll help students strengthen the functional skills that support meaningful participation in their educational environment. Your responsibilities will include:
Understand Each Student’s Needs: Conduct occupational therapy assessments to identify students’ strengths, functional needs, and barriers to participation at school.
Turn Findings Into Practical Recommendations: Explain evaluation results to families, educators, and district personnel with clarity and compassion.
Develop Individualized Supports: Collaborate with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to develop measurable goals and evidence-based interventions that support students’ access, participation, and independence.
Deliver Meaningful Therapy: Provide occupational therapy services aligned with students’ IEP goals and supervise appropriately licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) when assigned.
Monitor Student Progress: Maintain accurate service records, document progress toward goals, and use data to guide recommendations and adjustments to interventions.
Partner With Families and School Teams: Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, parent conferences, and multidisciplinary discussions to support coordinated services.
What You’ll Bring
Education: A master’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Licensure
An active Texas Occupational Therapist license issued by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE).
- Certification: Current CPR certification.
- Collaborative Approach: Clear communication, thoughtful documentation, and a commitment to working with students, families, and school teams.
- Language Skills: Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.
Ready to Join Our Team?
Put your expertise to work helping students take meaningful steps toward greater independence. Apply today to join Candor as a full-time Occupational Therapist.
- 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 and implement evidence-based interventions. They will also monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, and partner with families and school staff to support student independence.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess an active Texas Occupational Therapist license. Additionally, a current CPR certification and strong collaborative communication skills are required.
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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