Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

Starting at $45

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Texarkana, Linden TX and surrounding areas
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $45.00 per session

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we believe therapy should feel like magic - full of smiles, small victories, and big breakthroughs. We're a best-in-class Care Hub providing in-home pediatric therapy services that help children grow in confidence, skills, and independence.

We're on a mission to create a world where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated. And we need passionate Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) like YOU to make that happen!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Whole-Child Approach: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support the emotional, physical, social, and developmental needs of each child.

  • Fun, Family-Like Culture: We combine clinical excellence with heart, laughter, and a true team spirit.
  • Growth & Learning: Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities.

What You'll Do

  • Provide engaging, evidence-based occupational therapy under the supervision of an OTR
  • Help children develop the skills they need for play, school, and daily life
  • Communicate and collaborate closely with families and fellow clinicians
  • Celebrate progress, big and small, every step of the way

What We're Looking For

  • Certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the state of Texas.
  • Experience in pediatrics is a plus but not required.
  • Team spirit and excellent communication skills

Our Benefits

  • Referral Bonuses
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Competitive Rates
  • Travel Stipends
  • CEU Stipends & Sign-On Bonus $2000
  • Visit requirements must be met to qualify for certain incentives.

Ready to help kids thrive through therapy that feels like fun? Apply today and become part of the Premier Pediatric Therapy family!

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Premier Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Provide engaging, evidence-based occupational therapy services to children under the supervision of an OTR. Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members to support the developmental needs of each child.

Requirements

Must be a certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the state of Texas. Experience in pediatrics is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationCollaborationEvidence-based practiceInterdisciplinary teamwork

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

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Rehabilitation/Acute CarePer Diem

PT Solutions · San Marcos, Texas

$30-$36/hr
#2

PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Rehabilitation/Acute CarePer Diem

PT Solutions Physical Therapy · San Marcos, Texas

$30-$36/hr
#3

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

$50/visit
#4

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$35-$40/hr
+ 3 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 Texarkana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,354/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
84.0
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 · Texarkana, TX-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

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Benefits & Perks

Referral Bonuses
Flexible Schedules
Competitive Rates
Travel Stipends
CEU Stipends
Sign-On Bonus $2000