Travel OT Jobs — Texas
Hospital, SNF, pediatric, and hand therapy OT assignments across Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. OT Compact + 0% state income tax = Texas's strong travel OT value.
OT Compact: Practice in Texas Without a Separate License
Texas participates in the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. OTs whose home state is a compact member can practice in Texas with a compact privilege — no additional license application required. Over 30 states participate as of 2026. Combined with 0% state income tax, Texas offers exceptional mobility and take-home pay for travel occupational therapists.
Open Texas Travel OT Positions
Updated every 4 hours · 0 active positions
New TX OT openings post daily. Submit your profile to get matched first.
Travel OT Pay by Setting — Texas 2026
| Setting | TX Weekly Pay | Focus Area | Contract Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Care Hospital | $2,100–$2,400 | Stroke rehab, ADL training, splinting, post-surgical | 8–13 wks |
| Inpatient Rehab (IRF) | $2,000–$2,300 | TBI, CVA, ortho, spinal cord injury | 13 wks |
| Skilled Nursing (SNF) | $1,900–$2,200 | ADL, cognitive rehab, fall prevention | 13–26 wks |
| Home Health | $1,800–$2,100 | ADL home safety, adaptive equipment, caregiver training | 13 wks |
| Pediatric Outpatient | $1,800–$2,100 | Sensory processing, fine motor, autism, handwriting | 13 wks |
| Hand Therapy / Outpatient Ortho | $1,900–$2,200 | CHT practice, post-surgical hand rehab, splinting | 13 wks |
| School-Based OT | $1,700–$2,000 | Fine motor, sensory, handwriting, IEP participation | Academic year / 13 wks |
Top Texas OT Travel Markets
Houston
Neuro Rehab HubTexas Medical Center drives acute care OT demand — TIRR Memorial Hermann is nationally ranked for neuro rehab OT. Pediatric OT demand at Texas Children's is high. Houston suburbs have strong SNF and home health OT needs.
Dallas–Fort Worth
Fastest-GrowingFastest-growing US metro by population. Multiple IRFs and acute care hospitals with strong OT needs. Hand therapy demand is high in DFW outpatient settings. UT Southwestern's stroke and neuro programs drive acute care OT demand.
San Antonio
Military / VA OTMilitary Medical Center creates unique acute care and TBI OT demand. Baptist Health Systems and UT Health provide civilian OT positions. Pediatric OT demand in school districts serving growing SA population.
Rural Texas
Highest Need / PremiumRio Grande Valley, West Texas, and rural East Texas have severe OT shortages. School-based OT in rural districts often has zero permanent OTs — travel OTs fill entire positions for full school years. Rural premiums of $200–$400/week above metro rates.
Travel OT: Texas vs. California vs. New York
| Factor | 🤠 Texas | 🌴 California | 🗽 New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital OT Pay | $2,100–$2,400 | $2,200–$2,600 | $2,100–$2,500 |
| State Income Tax | 0% | 9.3%+ | 6.85%+ |
| OT Compact | Yes | No | No |
| License Timeline | Same-day (compact) | 4–8 weeks | 6–10 weeks |
| School OT Shortage | Critical (rural) | High | Moderate |
| Housing Cost | $1,200–$1,900/mo | $2,400–$4,500/mo | $2,000–$4,000/mo |
More Texas & OT Travel Resources
Start Your Texas OT Travel Assignment
CatSol matches travel OTs to hospital, school, SNF, and hand therapy positions across Texas. OT Compact makes starting easy. 0% state tax maximizes take-home.