Occupational Therapist – PRN
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Job Description
About the Role
Join MedCare Pediatric as a Occupational Therapist – PRN, $60-$70/hr in United States. At MedCare Pediatric, we’re committed to transforming lives through compassionate, patient-centered care. As a trusted provider of home health services, we bring therapy directly into homes, daycares, and schools—where patients feel safest and most supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Graduate of an accredited school program of Occupational Therapy (OT)- new grads are welcome to apply.
Requirements
- and Responsibilities: Graduate of an accredited school program of Occupational Therapy (OT)- new grads are welcome to apply.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60 - $70/hr
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with MedCare Pediatric in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist – PRN at MedCare Pediatric a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at MedCare Pediatric 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.
Compensation Analysis
MedCare Pediatric lists compensation for this psychologist position at $125k to $146k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Houston, 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
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($125k–$146k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Goal Setting, Range of Motion, Strength Training, Coordination, Vision Therapy, Behavioral Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will perform in-depth patient evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and administer therapy to preserve or improve abilities for independent function across various domains. They must implement the approved Plan of Treatment, provide state-of-the-art services...
Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Schedule, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k Plan. 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 Occupational Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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