Occupational Therapist, PRN
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Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX
- Position Type: PRN
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Shift: Day
Position Summary Functions independently and consistently in the delivery of quality care to occupational therapy patients in accordance with individual patient needs, physician orders, department policies and procedures, and standards of practice.
Evaluates patients, plans and implements treatment programs, and documents all treatment accurately. Works in conjunction with other members of the health care team to ensure patient needs are met. Educates patients and families. Provides care to patients of varying ages with age related needs.
Qualifications: Minimum Position Requirements Work Experience: Two (2) years of related work experience. License/Registration/Certification: Current Texas license or eligible for licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS).
Education and Training: Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent education if trained outside of U.S.). Masters Degree preferred. Skills: Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and procedures. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good problem-solving ability to determine best methods to address patient problems.
Key Responsibilities
The occupational therapist will independently evaluate patients, plan and implement treatment programs, and document care accurately. They will collaborate with the healthcare team to meet patient needs and provide education to patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and at least two years of related work experience. A current Texas license or eligibility for licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (282 salary observations; 2,522 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,767 salary observations; 25,985 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,265 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $107k (middle half $86k–$120k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $94k median in Texas | $97k nationally (−3%)282 state / 6,767 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 936 active | 9,289 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 52% no call · 58% 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.
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