Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Starting at $50 /hr

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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

AssessmentIEP developmentCollaborationData analysisSupervisionStudent progress monitoring

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104kOccupational 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 powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas910 active9,180 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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. At the posted ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 15 employers
9
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
2
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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up to $150,000
#2

Occupational Therapist (Maternity Relief)

MGA Homecare · McKinney, Texas

up to $150,000
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,320 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Candor Consulting & Diagnostics

Education
Belton, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with matching
Professional development reimbursement
Mentorship opportunities
Referral bonuses up to $1,000

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.