OT- Occupational Therapist-Austin

Occupational TherapistContract

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Job Description

AIM — Be a Catalyst for Positive Change

Contract Opportunity

Occupational Therapist / OT (1099 Independent Contractor)

AIM (Assessment Intervention Management) isn't your typical services company. Recognized as a Best Place to Work, Top Workplaces honoree, Best Workplaces in Texas, and certified Great Place to Work, we've spent over a decade reimagining how special education services get delivered — pairing exceptional clinicians with purpose-built technology we design in-house. We build the systems that let therapists focus on what matters: students.

If you're a licensed OT who wants the freedom of independent practice with the backing of a creative, forward-thinking partner, let's talk.

Why Contract with Aim

True flexibility — You control your caseload, calendar, and workload. Take on what fits your life.

Innovative tools — Access to AIM's proprietary technology suite, designed to streamline documentation and therapy management.

A collaborative clinical community — Optional professional development and a network of experienced clinicians across 120+ Texas districts.

  • Steady referral volume — We serve 200+ schools statewide, so the work is there when you want it.
  • See our impact — Explore testimonials and our work at aimeducate.com.

Compensation

  • Competitive contract rates commensurate with experience, paid per agreed terms.
  • Engagement contingent on a background check clearing you to work in public school settings.

Scope of Services

  • Provide school-based occupational therapy services consistent with each district's service delivery model
  • Maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation of all services provided
  • Provide clinical supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as engaged
  • Develop and deliver in-service and training sessions for staff and families
  • Support OT students and affiliates as opportunities arise
  • Ensure documentation meets Federal, State, and local funding and compliance requirements
  • Support students with physical disabilities, including lifting, transferring, and positioning

Qualifications

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Active Texas OT license, maintained in good standing throughout engagement
  • Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation

Practical Notes

  • Travel to multiple campus locations within your service area
  • Physical demands include standing, stooping, bending, reaching, heavy lifting, and moderate carrying

Ready to Partner with Us?

Visit our website and apply online. AIM is proud to work with a diverse community of clinicians and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

Bring your expertise. We'll bring the innovation. Apply now.

Key Responsibilities

Provide school-based occupational therapy services and maintain comprehensive documentation for all student interactions. Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants and deliver training sessions for staff and families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Student supportPhysical disability support

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (118 salary observations; 1,260 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (3,066 salary observations; 13,376 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)). 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 paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $125k (middle half $108k–$125k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$97k median in Texas$97k nationally (+1%)118 state / 3,066 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas934 active9,186 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 34% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,221 in the last 30 days1,726 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 28 employers
6
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
16
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
4
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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$49.97-$67.21/hr
#4

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$65/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Assessment Intervention Management

Education Administration Programs
San Antonio, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Proprietary documentation technology
Optional professional development
Network of clinicians across 120+ Texas districts

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.