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

Patient assessmentTreatment planningHome health careRehabilitationFunctional activity analysisPatient educationCare coordinationSafety assessmentSupervision of COTAs

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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Salary Distribution40 jobs · 34 employers

17
<$115k
6
$115k-135k
8
$135k-155k
6
$155k-175k
3
$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$67.06-$90.53/hr
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$75-$90/hr
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Edinburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$219k
Typical market rent
$1,029/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
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 · McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About BrightStar Care - Rio Grande Valley, TX

Hospitals and Health Care
Bannockburn, Illinois
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive weekly pay
Supportive, flexible, and collaborative work environment