Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$47/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Job Description

About Little Land

Since 2014, Little Land has helped children reach their potential through occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and ABA, all under one roof, next to our own sensory-rich play gym.

Why OTs Choose Little Land

Weekdays only. No weekends required.

Real time off. Paid PTO, nine paid holidays.

A space built for kids. Treat in a clinic designed for pediatrics, with a sensory-rich play gym next door.

One roof, whole child. Work side by side with PT, speech, and ABA colleagues on shared kids.

The role As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate and treat children from infancy through adolescence and help families carry progress into everyday life. You will report to our Executive Clinical Director.

What You Will Do

Evaluate and treat children with sensory processing, fine motor, visual motor, self-care, feeding, and developmental needs

  • Write clear, timely evaluations, plans of care, and progress notes that meet payer requirements
  • Supervise and collaborate with COTAs in line with Texas OT rules
  • Coach families with practical home programs
  • Collaborate with our PT, speech, and ABA teams on shared clients
  • Coordinate with physicians and schools when needed

What You Bring

  • Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
  • Active Texas OT license (or eligibility) and NBCOT certification
  • Pediatric experience preferred; new graduates with pediatric fieldwork are welcome to apply
  • Strong skills in sensory processing, fine motor, and developmental play
  • Warm, clear communication with kids, families, and teammates
  • Feeding, handwriting, or sensory integration training is a plus

What Success Looks Like

  • Your caseload is full and families see real progress at home.
  • Your documentation is on time and meets payer requirements.
  • COTAs and teammates know they can count on you.

Schedule Monday–Friday, 9:00 a. m.–6:00 p. m., with a one-hour lunch. No weekends required. This is an in-person role at our Cedar Park clinic, 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd, Suite 104.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance, with Little Land covering 50% of premiums
  • Two weeks of paid time off
  • Nine paid holidays
  • CEU reimbursement paid by Little Land
  • Mentorship and a clear path toward lead roles as our OT department grows

How to apply Submit your resume and a short note about a child or family whose progress you are proud of. Qualified candidates will be invited to meet our clinical leadership team.

Good to know This role requires a background check and the ability to work at floor level, lift and move children and equipment, and keep up with active kids. Little Land is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

Salary: 35 - 47 USD Per hour

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat children with sensory, motor, and developmental needs while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Maintain timely clinical documentation and provide practical home programs to support families.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and an active Texas OT license. Pediatric experience is preferred, and new graduates with relevant fieldwork are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyFine motor skillsVisual motor skillsSelf-care trainingFeeding therapyDevelopmental therapyTreatment planningFamily coachingCollaborationPediatric assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Little Land Pediatric Therapy & Play Gym a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 716 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 42% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 716 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$73k–$98kPediatrics median $101k (middle half $92k–$135k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas149 active709 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 42% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,194 in the last 30 days717 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (716 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$85k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 14 employers
6
<$95k
10
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
3
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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up to $150,000
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

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$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$100k-$130k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 716 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
Little Land Pediatric Therapy & Play Gym logo

About Little Land Pediatric Therapy & Play Gym

Medical Practices
Cedar Park, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
Paid Holidays
CEU Reimbursement
Mentorship

Living in Cedar Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$371k
Typical market rent
$1,702/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.