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MedCare Pediatric
Houston, Texas

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible Hours

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

At MedCare Pediatric, we are dedicated to providing personalized, one-on-one care that empowers children to reach their full potential. Our mission is rooted in understanding each child’s unique needs and creating tailored therapy plans to support their growth. By fostering strong partnerships with families and ensuring therapists have the resources they need, we prioritize meaningful, lasting outcomes for every child we serve.

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll work in an environment designed for focus and impact. With a structured schedule that allows time for individualized care and thorough documentation, you can fully dedicate yourself to the children and families you support. Collaboration and professional growth are core to our team, and you’ll have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues while making a difference every day.

Join our team and bring your passion for helping children thrive! Apply today to be part of a community that values your expertise and prioritizes the lives we touch together.

Occupational Therapist Qualifications & Responsibilities

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
  • Texas Occupational Therapy License (or able to option before anticipated start date)
  • 1 year of experience preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply

Bilingual in Spanish and English Preferred

  • Conduct thorough patient evaluations and create tailored treatment goals to enhance functional abilities.
  • Administer occupational therapy services to improve skills like range of motion, strength, coordination, and activities of daily living.
  • Train and support families with techniques and strategies to reinforce therapy goals at home.
  • Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care; supervision of assistants is a plus.

Occupational Therapist Benefits & Schedule

  • Full-Time Positions with Monday-Friday Availability
  • Schedule flexibility with 4 - 10’s, 5 - 8’s
  • Compensation Options with hourly, salary or per visit
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Options
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a Paid Birthday Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Professional License and CEU Reimbursements
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • One-on-One Patient Care in a Collaborative Environment
  • Flexible Shifts and Scheduling to Fit Your Lifestyle
  • Mentorship Program and Growth Opportunities
  • Supportive Administrative Team
  • Care Coach Available for personal and professional growth

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient evaluations to create tailored treatment goals and administer occupational therapy services to improve functional abilities. Provide training and support to families with strategies to reinforce therapy goals at home while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and a Texas Occupational Therapy License. One year of experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningRange Of Motion ExercisesStrength TrainingCoordination ExercisesFamily SupportInterdisciplinary CollaborationPediatric Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible Hours at MedCare Pediatric a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 677 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% 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)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 677 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $103k (middle half $86k–$115k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas134 active699 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (677 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 36 employers
20
<$110k
12
$110k-130k
7
$130k-150k
6
$150k-170k
5
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

44 jobs · 36 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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UCSF · Oakland, California

$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based – $1K Sign-On Bonus

Family of Kidz · New Rochelle, New York

$80-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$75-$90/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$50k-$170k
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 677 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About MedCare Pediatric

Hospitals and Health Care
Stafford, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Birthday Off
401(k) Plan
Professional License and CEU Reimbursements
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Mentorship Program

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.