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MGA Homecare
Dallas, Texas

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $150,000

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Job Overview

  • Title
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist

What You’ll Do

  • Provide skilled, compassionate therapy for children from birth to 21 with a range of physical, developmental, and sensory needs.
  • Complete evaluations and create individualized treatment plans.
  • Work closely with families to teach strategies that support progress at home.
  • Keep accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality care.
  • Collaborate with a caring, multidisciplinary team to guide each child’s journey.

Why You’ll Love Working with MGA

  • Competitive Pay: Earn up to $150,000 annually with guaranteed pay options.
  • Flexible Schedules: Build a caseload that fits your lifestyle.
  • Career Growth: Ongoing mentorship, clinical training, and advancement opportunities.
  • 1:1 Patient Care: Make a real impact through personalized therapy sessions.

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Sign-On & Referral Bonuses

24/7 Clinical Support: You’re never on your own — our team has your back.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorates degree from an accredited therapy program
  • Current Texas Occupational Therapy License is required
  • New graduates are welcome to apply.
  • CPR Certification
  • Valid driver’s license and insurance

Additional Job Description Information

EEO Statement

MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled, compassionate therapy for children with physical, developmental, and sensory needs. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and families to create and implement individualized treatment plans.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyTreatment PlanningPatient EvaluationMultidisciplinary CollaborationSensory IntegrationDevelopmental Therapy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (191 salary observations; 2,315 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,384 salary observations; 23,944 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)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

MGA Homecare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 26 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at MGA Homecare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,334 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 15 employers

7
<$110k
3
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
7
$140k-155k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
74% this job
CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Fort Worth, Texas

up to $150,000
#3

Occupational Therapist (Maternity Relief)

up to $150,000
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,334 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About MGA Homecare

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Sign-On & Referral Bonuses
24/7 Clinical Support
Ongoing mentorship and clinical training
Flexible Schedules