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MedCare Pediatric
Richmond, Texas

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Pediatric Home Health Evaluations

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPediatric therapyCaregiver educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 15 employers

7
<$110k
3
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
7
$140k-155k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
74% this job
CME allowance
53% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, 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

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 679 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$302k
Typical market rent
$1,798/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

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About MedCare Pediatric

Hospitals and Health Care
Stafford, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities
Gradual caseload ramp-up
Manageable caseloads
Choose your own schedule and workdays
Sign-On Bonus
Clinical supervision support
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance