Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN Independent Contractor
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Mary Lee Foundation as a Occupational Therapist – PRN, IDD Adults in Austin, TX.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess functional abilities, sensory needs, and adaptive skills
- Develop and implement individualized, person
- centered treatment plans
- Provide direct occupational therapy services focused on:
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Current Texas Occupational Therapy license in good standing
- 1–2+ years of experience preferred, ideally working with adults with IDD
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Mary Lee Foundation in Austin, TX.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN Independent Contractor at Mary Lee Foundation a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Mary Lee Foundation is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Austin, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Functional Ability Assessment, Sensory Integration, Treatment Planning, Fine Motor Development, Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs), Adaptive Life Skills, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive evaluations and implement person-centered treatment plans for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include providing direct therapy for fine motor and sensory needs while collaborating with an interdisciplinar...
Benefits package: Flexible scheduling, Autonomy, Mission-driven work. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
3d ago
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