Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$70/visit

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Paid Weekly
  • Direct deposit
  • 1099
  • Flexible schedule
  • Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Carrollton/Frisco, TX

Are you an Occupational Therapist ready to bring your skills and passion to a role where you control your schedule and make a lasting impact?

At BrightStar Care of Frisco, we’re looking for a dedicated PRN OT who’s excited about helping clients live more independently—whether in their homes or in facilities. If you thrive in a flexible, supportive, and mission-driven environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Why Choose BrightStar Care?

Flexibility You’ll Love

Pick your own PRN shifts

Choose between home health or facility-based care

Competitive Pay & Perks

$70 per visit + mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay (no waiting for payday!)

Bonuses—weekly, monthly, and annual

Mobile tech to keep your schedule & charting simple

Exclusive employee discount program

Excellence You Can Be Proud Of

Joint Commission Accredited

A team that lives by A Higher Standard

Supportive leaders who truly value their clinicians

What You’ll Do as a BrightStar OT

Partner with physicians to design personalized care plans

Assess homes for safety and fall risk

Recommend and coordinate adaptive equipment

Provide hands-on interventions to boost independence

Educate families and caregivers for lasting impact

Keep accurate evaluations, progress notes, and discharge reports

Communicate condition updates with DON and physicians

What You Bring

Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT program

Completed required fieldwork

Licensed OT in Texas

2+ years of OT experience preferred

Strong documentation & communication skills

Dedication to confidentiality, ethics, and exceptional care

At BrightStar Care, diversity and inclusion aren’t just words. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to valuing each team member’s unique contributions.

Ready to Join a Team That Cares for You, Too?

If you’re looking for PRN work that fits your life while letting you change lives every day, apply now to become a PRN Occupational Therapist with BrightStar Care of Frisco!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will design personalized care plans and provide hands-on interventions to help clients live more independently. Responsibilities include assessing home safety, coordinating adaptive equipment, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an ACOTE-accredited program and a licensed Occupational Therapist in Texas. While not mandatory, 2 or more years of experience in OT is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care PlanningHome Safety AssessmentFall Risk AssessmentAdaptive Equipment CoordinationPatient InterventionCaregiver Education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (271 salary observations; 2,427 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,623 salary observations; 25,390 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 ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k 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, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

BrightStar Care of Plano / North Dallas holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 5 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at BrightStar Care of Plano / North Dallas a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 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 ~$70k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 30 employers

21
<$115k
6
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Occupational TherapistContract

Luna Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$68-$75/hr
#3

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Manhattan

$75 an hour
#4

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Brooklyn

$75 an hour
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo≈ 27% 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 BrightStar Care of Plano / North Dallas

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage Reimbursement
Weekly Pay
Bonuses (Weekly, Monthly, Annual)
Mobile Tech
Employee Discount Program
Flexible Schedule