Occupational Therapist
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Starting at $70/hr
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatrics
- Premier Pediatric Therapy
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- PRN | Part-Time | 1099 Flexible Scheduling Options
- Pay: Starting at $70.00 per session
At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we transform daily challenges into exciting breakthroughs! As a leading pediatric therapy provider, we deliver in-home occupational therapy services that help children gain independence, confidence, and the skills they need for everyday life.
We're seeking a passionate and playful Occupational Therapist (OT) who loves working with kids and wants to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team. If you're ready to bring creativity, compassion, and expert care to each child's journey, we'd love to meet you!
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Whole-Child Approach: Partner with PTs and SLPs therapists to support every dimension of a child's development
- Joyful, Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values fun, clinical excellence, and meaningful connections
- Flexible Scheduling: In-home and hybrid therapy models designed to fit your lifestyle
- Professional Growth: Access to CEUs, mentorship, and career development support
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $70.00 per session, with room to grow
What You'll Do
- Provide engaging, evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy in-home or hybrid settings
- Create individualized treatment plans focused on fine motor skills, sensory integration, ADLs, self-regulation, and play
- Educate and empower families to support skill-building at home
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and maintain timely documentation
What We're Looking For
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in the state of Texas
- Pediatric experience preferred (enthusiastic new grads welcome!)
- A playful, patient, and resourceful attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Our Benefits Include:
- Eligibility for stipends and bonuses is based on meeting required visit minimums and length of employment.
- Flexible Schedules
- Competitive Rates
- Referral Bonuses
- Travel Stipends
- CEU Stipends
- Sign-On Bonus $2000
- Every child deserves to grow with confidence, independence, and joy.
If you're ready to make everyday activities feel like exciting milestones, apply now and join the Premier Pediatric Therapy family!
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPT is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Key Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy in-home or hybrid settings to help children gain independence and skills. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans and educate families on supporting skill-building at home.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas. Pediatric experience is preferred, and the role requires a playful, patient, and resourceful attitude.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (285 salary observations; 2,589 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,849 salary observations; 26,317 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 ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Texas vs national | $94k median in Texas | $97k nationally (−3%)285 state / 6,849 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$150k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 935 active | 9,300 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs 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. At the posted ~$146k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Benefits & Perks
Living in San Antonio
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $224k
- Typical market rent
- $1,381/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 94.7
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.