Occupational Therapist (OTR)- PRN
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Job Description
Edinburg, TX & Surrounding Areas
RATE: Start Of Care $ 100 Recerts $ 95
Schedule: Must be available for after-school/evening visits
We are seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist (OTR) to provide adult and pediatric home health services in Edinburg and surrounding communities. This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about restoring function, promoting independence, and delivering patient-centered care across the lifespan.
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist assesses functional activity demands against a client’s performance abilities to identify and address deficits that impact daily living. The OT develops and implements individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and plans of care, with the goal of improving quality of life and maintaining or restoring independence.
Service Area
This position services Edinburg and surrounding areas, including but not limited to:
Mission, McAllen, Edinburg, San Juan, Pharr, Alamo, Donna, Mercedes, Edcouch-Elsa, La Feria, Harlingen, San Benito, Brownsville, and Los Fresnos.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services according to physician orders
- Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status
- Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care (POC) consistent with evaluations
- Participate in the development of the client’s comprehensive treatment plan
- Identify, develop, or adapt work and daily activities to enhance quality of life
- Assess the home environment for fall risks, safety concerns, and necessary interventions
- Report patient response to treatment and changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician
- Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and community settings (childcare centers, preschools, schools, worksites, adult day care, residential settings)
- Educate family members, caregivers, and staff on intervention goals
- Participate in client case conferences as required
- Assist in identifying additional services needed by clients and families
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely clinical documentation and progress summaries
- Participate in discharge planning as appropriate
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with organizational policy and Texas regulations
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Qualifications
- Licensed, certified, or registered to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Texas
- Adheres to the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics
- Knowledgeable in delivering services consistent with AOTA standards, state, federal, and payer requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Solid understanding of OT principles, theory, and evidence-based practice
- Excellent customer service skills and professionalism
- Treats clients, families, and staff with courtesy and respect
- Maintains HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality
What You’ll Love About Us
- Competitive weekly pay
- Supportive, flexible, and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or based on disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We welcome qualified candidates requiring employment-based visa sponsorship, including Employment-Based Green card (PERM/I-40), H1B transfers, TN Visas, and individuals with previously approved I-140 petitions seeking Green Card Sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will assess functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to restore independence for adult and pediatric patients in home health settings. They are responsible for coordinating care with other providers, educating families, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OTR)- PRN at BrightStar Care - Rio Grande Valley, TX a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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