Occupational Therapist

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Part-time opportunity

Meaningful school-based work

Collaborative partnerships

Job summary

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics in Texas is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) as a 1099 independent contractor. Starting at $50.00 per hour, this role focuses on serving students in school settings, applying your clinical expertise to build independence and participation.

You will collaborate with families, educators, and related service providers to coordinate services and support student progress while maintaining professional judgment and commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active Occupational Therapist license issued by the TBOTE (Texas).
• Current CPR certification.
• Bilingual skills are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Understand each student's needs and conduct OT assessments to identify strengths and barriers.
• Explain evaluation results to parents, educators, and district personnel with practical recommendations.
• Collaborate with the IEP team to develop interventions that support functional skills and classroom participation.
• Provide direct OT services or supervise appropriately licensed COTAs in implementing plans.
• Maintain accurate records, collect student data, and adjust interventions based on findings.
• Participate in ARD meetings, parent conferences, and multidisciplinary team discussions to coordinate support.

Skills

CPR certification

Bilingual skills (preferred)

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Active TBOTE license

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) | Part-Time

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics | Texas
Starting at $50.00 per hour | 1099 Independent Contractor

Help Students Participate, Build Skills, and Gain Independence.

From using classroom materials to participating in daily routines, everyday activities are an essential part of school. At Candor Consulting & Diagnostics, your clinical expertise helps students develop skills and access the support they need to participate with greater confidence and independence.

We're seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist for a 1099 independent contractor opportunity serving students in school settings. Bring your expertise and collaborative approach to a team that values your professional judgment and commitment to student success.

Why Partner With Candor?

• Competitive hourly pay: Starting at $50.00 per hour, with compensation for all time worked.

• A part-time opportunity: Apply your clinical expertise through an assignment focused on students' functional skills and educational needs.

• Meaningful school-based work: Help students participate more fully in classroom activities, daily routines, and learning opportunities.

• Collaborative partnerships: Work with families, educators, and related service providers to coordinate services and support student progress.

Contract details: This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Company-provided employee benefits and retirement plan participation are not included.

How You'll Make an Impact

You'll provide individualized occupational therapy services that support students' participation and independence in their educational environment. You will:

• Understand each student's needs. Conduct occupational therapy assessments to identify strengths, barriers to participation, and needs for related services, providing recommendations to the educational team.

• Make findings meaningful. Explain evaluation results to parents, educators, and district personnel through clear, compassionate communication and practical recommendations.

• Connect therapy to educational goals. Collaborate with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to develop evidence-based interventions that support functional skills, classroom participation, and access to education.

• Provide individualized services. Deliver direct occupational therapy or supervise appropriately licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in implementing therapy plans and IEP goals.

• Use progress to guide decisions. Maintain accurate records, collect and analyze student data, and use findings to adjust interventions and inform ongoing service planning.

• Advocate and collaborate. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, parent conferences, and multidisciplinary team discussions to coordinate support and promote student progress.

What You'll Bring

• A master's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• An active Occupational Therapist license issued by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (TBOTE).

• Current CPR certification.

• Bilingual skills are preferred, but not required.

Ready to Work With Candor?

Bring your clinical skills and commitment to a part-time opportunity where your work helps students participate in the activities that make up their school day. We'd love to hear about your experience and availability.