Occupational Therapist, PRN

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationCommunication 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,265 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational 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 livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Texas936 active9,289 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 52% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,265 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 32 employers
17
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
5
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Luna Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$68-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

up to $150,000
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,265 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in El Paso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Typical market rent
$1,508/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · El Paso, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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