Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) PRN - North Dallas (23095)

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pivot at San Remo - Richardson, TX 75082Position Type: PRNJob Category: Occupational TherapySetting: Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care Communities, and/or Home Health SNF: The Belmont at Twin Creeks - Allen Prairie Estates - Frisco San Remo - Richardson The Madison on Marsh - Carrollton Carrara - Plano HH: Plano, Lewisville, The Colony, McKinney, Carrollton, Coppell, Richardson, Allen, Celina, Little Elm, Prosper, Aubrey, Denton Job Summary The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) provides skilled occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Home Health settings. The OTA supports patient progress by implementing treatment plans designed to improve independence, safety, and functional performance.

Key

Responsibilities

Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist Provide therapeutic interventions focused on ADLs, fine motor skills, coordination, strength, and functional mobility Observe and report patient responses, progress, and changes in condition to the supervising OT Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic activities, safety techniques, and use of adaptive equipment Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) Maintain a safe and organized treatment environment Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated patient care Comply with all federal, state, and facility regulations, including HIPAA Qualifications

Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Current Occupational Therapist Assistant license in good standing (state-specific) Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or home health preferred (new graduates welcome to apply) Strong clinical, communication, and time-management skills Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Why Join Us

Flexible part-time schedule Supportive leadership and collaborative care model Opportunity to work across multiple care settings Meaningful work making a direct impact on patient outcomes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Pivot. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package Please visit pivot-rehab.com for more information on this location.

Key Responsibilities

Implement occupational therapy treatment plans to improve patient independence, safety, and functional performance. Provide therapeutic interventions and document patient progress within electronic medical records under the supervision of a licensed OT.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with a current state license in good standing. Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or home health is preferred, though new graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

ADL TrainingPatient EducationEMR DocumentationPatient Assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (186 salary observations; 2,330 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 OTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- $50 rate per visit W/Retention of 1,500

BrightStar Care - Rio Grande Valley, TX · Edinburg, Texas

$50/visit
#2

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Adoration Health · Richmond, Virginia

$35-$40/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist Assistant

$24-$38/hr
#4

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

$33-$38/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Richardson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$385k
Typical market rent
$1,669/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cantex Continuing Care Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Carrollton, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K with match
CEU reimbursement
Vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Supplemental insurance