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PARS Therapy
Austin, Texas

Home Health Occupational Therapist (PRN)-Austin TX

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Job Description

PARS Therapy is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our home health care team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will partner closely with patients on their recovery journey, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life within the comfort of their own homes.

As a key member of our care team, you will focus on restoring mobility, enhancing functional abilities, and supporting long-term wellness. Your work will involve promoting health, preventing disability, and delivering hands-on interventions tailored to each patient's unique needs. Provide skilled services to homebound clients who qualify for Medicare coverage.

  • Essential Job Functions
  • Evaluating patient conditions and creating individualized treatment plans
  • Implementing therapeutic strategies to improve daily living and motor skills
  • Educating patients and families on techniques to support recovery and independence
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care
  • Monitoring progress and adjusting interventions as needed

Why Join Us?

  • Multiple major medical plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Spousal insurance options
  • 401(k) plans available
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Internal awards and recognition programs

Requirements

  • Active Occupational Therapy license in the state of Texas (required)
  • Current professional liability insurance for practice in Texas (required)
  • Graduate degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Previous experience in home health or rehabilitation settings preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively manage a variety of patient personalities
  • Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based treatment practices and therapeutic techniques
  • Professional, compassionate demeanor with excellent communication skills

At PARS Therapy, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. If you're passionate about helping others thrive at home, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate homebound patients and develop individualized treatment plans, then deliver therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills, mobility, and independence. Educate patients and families, collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, and monitor progress to adjust treatment as needed.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentIndividualized Treatment PlanningActivities of Daily LivingMotor Skills DevelopmentPatient and Family EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationProgress MonitoringEvidence-Based PracticePatient-Centered Care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (270 salary observations; 2,481 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,663 salary observations; 25,614 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, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% 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.

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 26 employers

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<$115k
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$115k-135k
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$135k-155k
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$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Spousal Insurance Options
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Internal Awards and Recognition Programs