Occupational Therapist (OT) – Pediatric Home Health Evaluations
Listed compensation
$60-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
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/Tablet
- Professional license reimbursement
- CEU reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Toy allowance
- Pay: $60.00–$70.00 per hour
$60 - $70 an hour
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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