OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT- PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Tyler - Tyler, TX, Position Type: PRN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job Description I. Purpose and Overall Duties Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists the Occupational Therapist in providing occupational therapy services in a long-term care or related setting.

  • vision Communicate patient progress and observations to the supervising Occupational Therapist Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care plans Participate in team meetings as required D. Professional Development Maintain compliance with state licensure and regulatory requirements Participate in continuing education and training Support evidence-based practice in the clinical setting III. General Skills Required Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Effective communication (verbal and written) Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities Time management and organizational skills Active listening and adapt
  • ability Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment IV. Minimum Experience, Education, and Licensure Associate’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program Current state licensure as a Occupational Therapist Assistant One (1) year of experience preferred V. Essential Physical Demands Ability to assist patients with mobility, transfers, and ambulation using appropriate techniques and assistive devices Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the workday Frequent physical interaction with patients, including supporting or guiding movement during therapy Occasional bending, reaching, or positioning of patients during treatment Ability to use proper body mechanics in accordance with safety standards VI. Work Environment Long-term care or clinical setting Ability to travel to various locations where patients are located, including long-term care, short-term care, and private homes. This work will involve ability to enter and access buildings, work with patient in their existing space. Varying environmental conditions may be encountered while traveling. Indoor environment with occasional travel between patient areas or facilities as needed VII. Additional Information The items listed above cover the essential duties and requirements of this position. This job description shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, inci
  • dental, or similar duties that may be required as part of this job. This job description and job conditions are subject to change as needed in accordance with company or client requirements. VIII. Reasonable Accommodation Statement Employees are expected to be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. If an employee believes a reasonable accommodation is needed, they should contact Human Resources so that a review can be conducted. The company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. IX. Acknowledgment X. Reminder This job description describes the expected outcomes of the position. The actions and activities required to achieve these outcomes are evaluated through performance management processes. The attitudes and actions performed by all employees are the foundation of our business.

Qualifications

An Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program is required. A current state license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is required and must be maintained. Previous experience in occupational therapy or rehabilitation is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements treatment plans to improve patient mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence. They also maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program and possess a current state licensure. One year of experience in a clinical or rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient rehabilitationGait trainingTransfer trainingTherapeutic exerciseElectronic documentation systemsInterpersonal skillsAdaptabilityCollaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (83 salary observations; 808 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,215 salary observations; 9,570 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Tyler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$267k
Typical market rent
$1,314/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
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 · Tyler, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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