Occupational Therapist/ COTA (Bilingual Preferred)
Listed compensation
$55-$100/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Connect Pediatrics is looking for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Pleasant Grove/East Dallas, Texas area. As a part of our team, you will play a vital role in collaboratively ensuring that pediatric patients receive comprehensive and well-coordinated care in the comfort of their own homes. Clinicians at Connect don't just provide treatments, they build lasting relationships with their patients and families.
Apply now to join our fast-growing team of clinicians dedicated to changing lives!
Benefits (Available for Part and Full-time)
- Medical Insurance*(full-time only)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off*(full-time only)
- Mileage Stipend *(full-time only)
- Annual Growth Allowance*(full-time only)
- 401K
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Training
- Chromebook
- Why Connect Pediatrics is the best place to work!
- Competitive weekly pay
- Flexible scheduling & clustered treatment areas
- One-on-one training and mentoring support
- Fully electronic documentation and admission paperwork completed by office team
- Community and Connection - A supportive work culture that values collaboration & teamwork
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive evaluations, using standardized tests to determine pediatric patients' needs for therapy.
- Use your clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physician's orders.
- Provide in-home therapy services for pediatric patients with a ride range of diagnoses.
Engage with patients' families, providing them with regular communication and updates on goals for their child.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including other therapy disciplines, physicians, and nurses, to develop holistic treatment plans that address the diverse needs of each patient
Maintain comprehensive documentation that reflects the care provided and communicates changes in treatment plans to the entire healthcare team.
Actively participate in one-on-one meetings with team leads to discuss patient progress, share insights, and refine treatment strategies collaboratively.
About Connect Pediatrics
Connect Pediatrics is a leading provider of pediatric home healthcare services for medically fragile and special needs children. What makes Connect special is our people and the people we serve!
Our mission is to provide support and stability to families of medically fragile children by not only delivering exceptional care, but also creating a collaborative environment that fosters meaningful relationships.
At Connect Pediatrics, we value the unique expertise that each healthcare professional brings, and our team works hard to carry out the values that drive us to succeed in fulfilling our mission.
Connect Pediatrics is an equal-opportunity employer.
Requirements
Requirements
MUST Have
- A valid, active Occupational Therapy license in the state of Texas
- Current BLS/CPR License
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and automotive insurance
- Pediatric experience is preferred but not required
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$161k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $166k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist/ COTA (Bilingual Preferred) at Connect Home Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$161k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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