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Accent Care
DeSoto, Texas

Occupational Therapist, Home Health

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$97K - $118.5K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Office Location: Desoto, TX
  • Position: Occupational Therapist
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Remote/Virtual Position: No
  • Coverage Area: Ellis County, Cedar Hill, Desoto, Duncanville, Lancaster
  • Find Your Passion and Purpose as an Occupational Therapist
  • Salary: $97,000 - $118,500 annually based on experience

This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation.

Schedule: Full-Time

What You Need to Know

Reimagining Your Career in Home Health

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.

  • Be the Best Home Health Occupational Therapist You Can Be
  • If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!
  • Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurologic injury
  • Experience with home health, medical-surgical, or rehabilitation center environment

Required Certifications and Licensures

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or the equivalent with license or certificate within the state providing services

  • At least two years of experience working independently under minimal supervision
  • Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

  • Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
  • Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
  • Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
  • And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality occupational therapy services to patients within a home health setting across the designated coverage area. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient care and support the company's commitment to excellence.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent with a valid state license or certificate. Candidates must have at least two years of independent work experience and be a licensed driver capable of traveling to patient locations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neurologic injury rehabilitationHome health careMedical-surgical nursingClinical documentationIndependent practiceTime management

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)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 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, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist, Home Health at Accent Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$108k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 15 employers

7
<$105k
3
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, 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

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in DeSoto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Wellness offerings including employee assistance program, pet insurance, and Calm app
Programs to celebrate achievements
Company store credit for scrubs