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San Antonio, Texas

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

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

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Klarus Home Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled PRN / Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide coordinated occupational therapy to our home health patients/clients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in the San Antonio, TX metroplex and surrounding areas.

This role involves participating in the coordination of care and ensuring high-quality therapy services are delivered to patients in their homes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Current State License to practice occupational therapy.

A military spouse may engage in the practice of occupational therapy without obtaining the applicable occupational therapy license if the military spouse is currently licensed in good standing by another jurisdiction of the U.S. that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements for the license in this state.

  • One year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred.
  • Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Proof of current CPR certification.
  • Reliable transportation and current and valid auto liability insurance, current driver’s license.
  • Works in a healthcare facility or patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions.
  • Provides coordinated occupational therapy to patients/clients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
  • Participates in the coordination of care.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Ensures timely and accurate completion of documentation.
  • Adheres to infection control measures and OSHA guidelines.
  • Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency.

Benefits for Full Time Employees

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance
  • PTO - 80 hours
  • 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Competitive compensation package

Key Responsibilities

Provide coordinated occupational therapy services to home health patients of all ages under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Coordinate care and ensure accurate, timely documentation while adhering to OSHA and infection control guidelines.

Key Skills

Patient CareCare CoordinationClinical DocumentationPatient Communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (272 salary observations; 2,488 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 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).

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 Assistant - COTA at Jet Health 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 Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 OTA Jobs

3 matches · ranked by pay
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$48-$55/hr
#2

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BrightStar Care - Rio Grande Valley, TX · Edinburg, Texas

$50/visit
#3

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L)

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
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 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Jet Health

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Cancer Insurance