Occupational Therapist - Pediatric

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TexasFull TimePediatrics
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join CommUnityCare Health Centers as a Occupational Therapist – Pediatric, Student Loan Forgiveness in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help clients regain lost skills.

Requirements

  • Excellent ability of matching patient needs to treatment plans and proven record of implementing these plans safely and effectively.
  • Strong ability of administering a wide range of occupational therapy techniques
  • Excellent skills of assisting and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
  • Knowledge of responsible use of facility equipment, best practices for equipment use and preventative maintenance procedures.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with CommUnityCare Health Centers in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningRehabilitation programsAdaptive equipmentPatient educationDocumentationClinical collaborationSensorimotor activitiesActivities of daily livingEquipment maintenanceJoint commission compliancePatient-centered careCaregiver training
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Pediatric at CommUnityCare Health Centers a 4.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at CommUnityCare Health Centers is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Rehabilitation programs, Adaptive equipment, Patient education, Documentation, Clinical collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patient conditions, developing personalized treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic activities to improve daily living skills. They also collaborate with healthcare teams, educate families, and maintain accurate medical records to ensure...

Benefits package: Competitive Base Pay, Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Student Loan Forgiveness Programs, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401 Matching. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pediatrics psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About CommUnityCare Health Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Austin, TX
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Pay
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Medical/Dental/Vision
401 Matching
4.4

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Collaborative culture (Team support reduces burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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