Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Description

  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Help children build independence through play, connection, and care.

Dallas Healthcare Consultants is partnering with a pediatric outpatient clinic in San Antonio seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its collaborative team.

Founded by clinician-parents, this clinic brings together ABA, occupational, physical, speech, feeding, aquatic, and social skills therapies under one roof. You’ll work alongside professionals who share a commitment to personalized treatment, family involvement, and meaningful progress.

  • What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
  • Competitive compensation with productivity and profit-sharing bonuses.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • 100% company-paid health insurance, plus dental and vision benefits.
  • SIMPLE IRA with a company match up to 3% of annual salary.
  • Up to 150 hours of annual paid time off, plus 80 hours of Christmas Time Off.
  • Continuing education and license reimbursement.
  • Materials allowance and a private office for each clinician.
  • Additional bonuses for aquatic therapy.

A supportive, pediatric-only setting with opportunities for professional growth and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Your Role

Help children develop the skills they need to participate more independently in everyday life. Through individualized, play-based therapy, you’ll support development in fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, feeding, cognition, and school readiness.

Your responsibilities will include

  • Conducting comprehensive evaluations of motor, sensory, cognitive, and daily living skills.
  • Developing individualized treatment plans using child-directed play and evidence-based interventions.
  • Collaborating with ABA, physical therapy, and speech therapy professionals to coordinate care.
  • Coaching parents and caregivers on practical strategies to support progress at home.
  • Monitoring outcomes, adjusting treatment plans, and maintaining timely, accurate documentation.
  • Participating in multidisciplinary meetings and coordinated treatment planning.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Master’s degree or clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
  • Current Texas OT license and NBCOT certification (OTR).

At least one year of pediatric OT experience preferred. New graduates with strong clinical skills are also encouraged to apply.

  • Strong pediatric assessment and play-based intervention skills.
  • Knowledge of sensory integration, including Ayres® Sensory Integration, and feeding therapy techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, family-centered approach.

Interested in learning more?

  • Send your resume to eric at dallashealthcareconsultants.com.
  • Eric Butler
  • Dallas Healthcare Consultants
  • Additional Information
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized, play-based treatment plans to help children improve fine motor, sensory, and daily living skills. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and coach caregivers to support the child's progress and independence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program. A current Texas OT license and NBCOT certification are required, with preference given to those with at least one year of pediatric experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyFine motor skills developmentPatient evaluationCaregiver coachingMultidisciplinary collaborationCognitive developmentSelf-care training

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$130k (25 salary observations; 87 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (139 salary observations; 301 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% 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)). 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with productivity and profit-sharing bonuses
Flexible scheduling
100% company-paid health insurance
Dental and vision benefits
SIMPLE IRA with company match up to 3% of annual salary
Up to 150 hours of annual paid time off
80 hours of Christmas Time Off
Continuing education and license reimbursement