Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$55/hr

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Job Description

Dallas, TX | $55/Hour | Flexible Schedule | Approximately 10 Hours Weekly

ATC Dallas Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility is seeking a Texas-licensed Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team and provide services to an established caseload, primarily consisting of students receiving therapy through local school district contracts.

Position Highlights

  • Starting caseload of approximately 9–10 hours weekly.
  • Flexible schedule of approximately two days per week, five hours per day.
  • Competitive compensation of $55/hour.
  • Opportunity to expand the OT caseload based on therapist interest and availability.
  • Administrative and scheduling support provided.
  • Ongoing part-time position with potential for growth.

Requirements

We are seeking a dependable, compassionate therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities and varying behavioral and sensory needs. Candidates should be comfortable implementing individualized treatment strategies, supporting emotional and sensory regulation, and adapting therapeutic approaches to meet each client's needs.

The position also includes collaboration and consultation with teachers, classroom staff, caregivers, and parents as needed to promote carryover of therapeutic strategies across environments.

Strong communication, clinical documentation, and collaborative problem-solving skills are essential.

Immediate availability preferred. PRN and part-time arrangements considered, with opportunities for additional hours and caseload growth.

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services to an established caseload of students within an outpatient facility and local school districts. Collaborate with teachers, caregivers, and parents to ensure the effective implementation of therapeutic strategies across various environments.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Emotional regulationIndividualized treatment planningPediatric therapyDevelopmental disabilities support

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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the 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 ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

8
<$115k
6
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
81%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Relocation assistance
6%
Visa sponsorship
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,430 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
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.

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

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Individual and Family Services
Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, TX
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Administrative Support
Scheduling Support