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MGA Homecare
Mesquite, Texas

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $150,000

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Job Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Overview

  • Title
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist

What You’ll Do

  • Provide skilled, compassionate therapy for children from birth to 21 with a range of physical, developmental, and sensory needs.
  • Complete evaluations and create individualized treatment plans.
  • Work closely with families to teach strategies that support progress at home.
  • Keep accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality care.
  • Collaborate with a caring, multidisciplinary team to guide each child’s journey.

Why You’ll Love Working with MGA

  • Competitive Pay: Earn up to $150,000 annually with guaranteed pay options.
  • Flexible Schedules: Build a caseload that fits your lifestyle.
  • Career Growth: Ongoing mentorship, clinical training, and advancement opportunities.
  • 1:1 Patient Care: Make a real impact through personalized therapy sessions.

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Sign-On & Referral Bonuses

24/7 Clinical Support: You’re never on your own — our team has your back.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorates degree from an accredited therapy program
  • Current Texas Occupational Therapy License is required
  • New graduates are welcome to apply.
  • CPR Certification
  • Valid driver’s license and insurance

Additional Job Description Information

EEO Statement

MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled, compassionate occupational therapy to children with physical, developmental, and sensory needs. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and families to create and implement individualized treatment plans.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyTreatment PlanningPatient EvaluationMultidisciplinary CollaborationSensory IntegrationDevelopmental Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at MGA Homecare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 688 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 688 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas140 active695 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,210 in the last 30 days738 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (688 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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 18 employers
9
<$95k
9
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
2
$150k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
45% this job
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist

up to $150,000
#4

Occupational Therapist (Maternity Relief)

up to $150,000
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 90% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 688 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MGA Homecare

Hospitals and Health Care
Scottsdale, Arizona
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Sign-On & Referral Bonuses
Flexible Schedules
Ongoing mentorship and clinical training

Living in Mesquite

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,458/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.