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Cole Health
Houston, Texas

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33.65-$40.87/hr

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Job Description

  • 17200 Hwy 249, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77064
  • $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
  • Flexible Schedule | Part-Time, Full-Time & Contract Options

Make a Meaningful Impact While Growing Your Career

This opportunity isn’t too good to be true — it’s real. At Cole Health, we’re seeking passionate Pediatric Occupational Therapists who want to transform children’s lives while enjoying flexibility, mentorship, and professional growth.

Here, your work is purposeful, your schedule is flexible, and your professional development is fully supported.

Flexible Scheduling Options

  • Create a schedule that works for you: start with 30 hours/week and grow from there
  • Part-time options: 20+ hours/week qualify for part-time benefits
  • Contract opportunities also available
  • Start early, end early, or work your preferred schedule

Competitive Compensation

  • $33.65 – $40.87 per hour depending on experience
  • Paid based on clock-in/clock-out, not patient attendance
  • Flexible pay options available

Why Work with Us?

Collaborative & Supportive Team

  • On-site collaboration with OT, PT, and Speech Therapy
  • Clinical Competency Specialist for specialty-specific training

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible scheduling to prioritize personal and professional life
  • Manageable productivity requirements
  • Diverse pediatric caseload to expand your clinical expertise

Career Growth & Development

  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Performance-based bonus incentives
  • $500 Annual Continuing Education Stipend
  • Referral bonus program

Purpose-Driven & Community-Focused

  • International and local therapeutic mission opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programs / Mental Health support
  • Active DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) committee

Comprehensive Benefits (Part-Time & Full-Time)

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 3 Weeks PTO (with rollover), 8 Paid Holidays, 1 You Day
  • 401(k) with Company Matching & Retirement Planning Assistance

Who You Are

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in Texas
  • Pediatric experience preferred
  • Master’s or Doctorate in OT required (unless grandfathered under bachelor’s accreditation transition)
  • Passionate about improving children’s lives
  • Growth-minded, adaptable, and excited to innovate in healthcare

At Cole Health, the role you start with today can evolve into mentorship, leadership, or program development tomorrow.

Take the Next Step

Apply today and connect with our Director of Talent Development — a tenured Occupational Therapist with 18+ years at Cole — to discover why clinicians love growing their careers here.

Flexible. Impactful. Collaborative. Rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality pediatric occupational therapy services to improve the lives of children. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physical and speech therapists to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in Texas with a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy. Previous pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningDocumentationTime managementCommunicationAdaptabilityInnovation

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (50 salary observations; 275 listings), vs ~$90k nationally (497 salary observations; 1,520 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k 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 ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 15 employers

2
<$95k
6
$95k-105k
5
$105k-110k
3
$110k-140k
5
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Fort Worth, Texas

up to $150,000
#3

Occupational Therapist (Maternity Relief)

up to $150,000
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cole Health

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
3 Weeks PTO (with rollover)
8 Paid Holidays
1 You Day
401(k) with Company Matching
$500 Annual Continuing Education Stipend
Referral bonus program
Employee Assistance Programs / Mental Health support

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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