Occupational Therapist (OT or COTA)
Listed compensation
$40-$100/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Connect Pediatrics is looking for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in the Arlington, Texas area. As a part of our team, you will play a vital role in collaboratively ensuring that pediatric patients receive comprehensive and well-coordinated care in the comfort of their own homes. Clinicians at Connect don't just provide treatments, they build lasting relationships with their patients and families.
Apply now to join our fast-growing team of clinicians dedicated to changing lives!
Benefits (Available for Part and Full-time)
- Medical Insurance*(full-time only)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off*(full-time only)
- Mileage Stipend
- Annual Growth Allowance*(full-time only)
- 401K
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Training
- Chromebook
- Why Connect Pediatrics is the best place to work!
- Competitive weekly pay
- Flexible scheduling & clustered treatment areas
- One-on-one training and mentoring support
- Fully electronic documentation and admission paperwork completed by office team
- Community and Connection - A supportive work culture that values collaboration & teamwork
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive evaluations, using standardized tests to determine pediatric patients' needs for therapy (OT only)
Use your clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physician's orders. (OT only)
Provide in-home therapy services for pediatric patients with a wide range of diagnoses.
Engage with patients' families, providing them with regular communication and updates on goals for their child.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including other therapy disciplines, physicians, and nurses, to develop holistic treatment plans that address the diverse needs of each patient
Maintain comprehensive documentation that reflects the care provided and communicates changes in treatment plans to the entire healthcare team.
Actively participate in one-on-one meetings with team leads to discuss patient progress, share insights, and refine treatment strategies collaboratively.
About Connect Pediatrics
Connect Pediatrics is a leading provider of pediatric home healthcare services for medically fragile and special needs children. What makes Connect special is our people and the people we serve!
Our mission is to provide support and stability to families of medically fragile children by not only delivering exceptional care, but also creating a collaborative environment that fosters meaningful relationships.
At Connect Pediatrics, we value the unique expertise that each healthcare professional brings, and our team works hard to carry out the values that drive us to succeed in fulfilling our mission.
Connect Pediatrics is an equal-opportunity employer.
- Salary – Competitive per-visit compensation based on role, licensure (OT or COTA), and experience.
- OT - $55.00 to $100.00 per visit
- COTA - $40.00 to $45.00 per visit
Requirements
- MUST have:
- A valid, active Occupational Therapy license and/or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of Texas
- Current BLS/CPR License
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and automotive insurance
- Pediatric experience is preferred but not required
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (209 salary observations; 2,758 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,202 salary observations; 27,817 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)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k 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 | $83k–$208k | Occupational Therapy median $69k (middle half $68k–$83k)39 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $92k median in Texas | $97k nationally (−4%)209 state / 5,202 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$150k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 866 active | 9,024 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,032 in the last 30 days | 1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$146k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
