Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Home Health Evaluations
Listed compensation
$60-$70/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
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Occupational Therapist Qualifications and Responsibilities
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program Current Texas Occupational Therapist (OT) license by anticipated start date New graduates are encouraged to apply Pediatric experience preferred but not required Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus Previous experience supervising COTAs is preferred but not required Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals Provide evidence-based occupational therapy services in accordance with physician-approved Plans of Care Address functional skills including fine motor development, sensory processing, coordination, strength, range of motion, self-care, visual-motor integration, behavioral regulation, and activities of daily living Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate Educate and train families and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and home programs Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
Occupational Therapist Benefits & Schedule
Flexible scheduling with Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities Gradual caseload ramp-up for new hires Manageable caseloads that support quality patient care Choose your own schedule and workdays Sign-On Bonus Dedicated support from experienced clinical supervisors and administrative staff Opportunities throughout Greater Houston and surrounding areas Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability options Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Company-issued laptop Professional license reimbursement CEU reimbursement 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Referral Bonus After-school and weekend stipends Non-taxable travel reimbursement Toy allowance Pay: $60.00–$70.00 per hour
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$60 - $70 an hour
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Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Home Health Evaluations at MedCare Pediatric a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 676 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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