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PARS Therapy
Galveston, Texas

Home Health Occupational Therapist-PRN

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Job Description

Onsite - Galveston, TX

At PARS Therapy, we are seeking a dedicated Home Health Occupational Therapist to be a trusted partner in our patients’ recovery journeys in Galveston, TX. In this vital role, you will empower clients to regain independence and function by delivering personalized, goal-oriented care in the comfort of their homes.

Through a comprehensive approach that includes prevention, evaluation, intervention, and rehabilitation, you will make a meaningful impact on each patient’s mobility, daily living skills, and overall quality of life.

  • Essential Job Functions
  • Support clients in developing, recovering, and maintaining daily living and work skills
  • Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
  • Adapt and apply therapeutic interventions to enhance safety and independence in ADLs and IADLs
  • Educate clients on breaking down tasks into manageable steps and using adaptive strategies
  • Recommend and train clients in the use of adaptive equipment
  • Assess home environments and suggest modifications based on client needs
  • Collaborate with families and caregivers, providing guidance and education
  • Track and report patient progress toward treatment goals
  • Accurately document care provided and maintain up-to-date records
  • Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure continued progress and support

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 Therapist (OT) license in the state of Texas (TX)
  • Professional liability insurance specific to Texas OT practice
  • Graduate degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Previous experience in home health or rehabilitation settings is preferred
  • Proven ability to build rapport and work effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and personalities
  • Strong foundation in current OT treatment methods, tools, and evidence-based practices

Professional, compassionate communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain procedures and therapeutic approaches

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

The Occupational Therapist will deliver personalized, goal-oriented care to patients in their homes to improve independence and daily living skills. Responsibilities include assessing home environments, implementing treatment plans, and educating patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningAdaptive equipment trainingHome safety assessmentADL trainingIADL trainingPatient educationCaregiver collaborationDocumentationEvidence-based practiceClinical intervention

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (221 salary observations; 3,012 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,263 salary observations; 28,727 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $125k (middle half $108k–$125k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$94k median in Texas$97k nationally (−3%)221 state / 5,263 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas916 active9,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,210 in the last 30 days1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 29 employers
5
<$95k
15
$95k-115k
9
$115k-135k
6
$135k-155k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
3%

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 Therapist (OT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Brandon, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PARS Therapy

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Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Galveston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$394k
Typical market rent
$1,435/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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