Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Starting at $45

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $45.00 per session
  • Travel Stipends

CEU Stipend Available

Weekly average visit requirements must be met to qualify for certain incentives.

Join a Purpose-Driven Pediatric Therapy Team

Premier Pediatric Therapy is a trusted provider of in-home pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy services. Our mission is to support children and families by providing high-quality, compassionate care that helps children develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to succeed.

We are currently seeking motivated Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) to join our growing Houston team. If you are passionate about working with children and making a meaningful impact in their daily lives, we would love to connect with you.

Why Join Premier Pediatric Therapy

  • Collaborative, Whole-Child Approach
  • Work alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team focused on addressing each child's developmental, emotional, physical, and social needs.

Professional Growth Opportunities

We offer mentorship, ongoing professional development, and a CEU stipend to support your continued learning. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Supportive Team Culture

Be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and clinical excellence.

Flexible Scheduling

  • PRN and part-time opportunities allow you to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
  • Additional Incentives
  • Referral bonus opportunities
  • Travel stipends available

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR)

  • Support children in developing functional skills related to daily living, play, and school participation
  • Communicate and collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary care team
  • Document sessions and monitor patient progress toward therapy goals

Qualifications

  • Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the state of Texas
  • Pediatric experience preferred, but not required
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently in a home health setting

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while enjoying flexibility and professional support, apply today to join the Premier Pediatric Therapy team.

Key Skills

Patient documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationHome health careFunctional skills development

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)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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.

Top contract/1099 OTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- $50 rate per visit W/Retention of 1,500

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

$50/visit
#2

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Adoration Health · Richmond, Virginia

$35-$40/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist Assistant

$24-$38/hr
#4

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

$33-$38/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
CEU Stipend
Travel Stipends
Referral Bonus
Mentorship