Occupational Therapist

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatrics
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Houston and surrounding area
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $70.00 per session

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we transform daily challenges into exciting breakthroughs! As a leading pediatric therapy provider, we deliver in-home occupational therapy services that help children gain independence, confidence, and the skills they need for everyday life.

We're seeking a passionate and playful Occupational Therapist (OT) who loves working with kids and wants to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team. If you're ready to bring creativity, compassion, and expert care to each child's journey, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Whole-Child Approach: Partner with PTs and SLPs therapists to support every dimension of a child's development
  • Joyful, Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values fun, clinical excellence, and meaningful connections
  • Flexible Scheduling: In-home and hybrid therapy models designed to fit your lifestyle
  • Professional Growth: Access to CEUs, mentorship, and career development support
  • Competitive Pay: Starting at $70.00 per session, with room to grow

What You'll Do

  • Provide engaging, evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy in-home or hybrid settings
  • Create individualized treatment plans focused on fine motor skills, sensory integration, ADLs, self-regulation, and play
  • Educate and empower families to support skill-building at home
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and maintain timely documentation

What We're Looking For

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in the state of Texas
  • Pediatric experience preferred (enthusiastic new grads welcome!)
  • A playful, patient, and resourceful attitude
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Our Benefits Include

  • Flexible Schedules
  • Competitive Rates
  • Referral Bonuses

Travel Stipends

Every child deserves to grow with confidence, independence, and joy.

If you're ready to make everyday activities feel like exciting milestones, apply now and join the Premier Pediatric Therapy-MySpot family!

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPT is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Provide engaging, evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy in-home or hybrid settings. Create individualized treatment plans and educate families to support skill-building at home.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas. Pediatric experience is preferred, and enthusiastic new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Play therapyTreatment planningFamily educationMultidisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 28 employers

18
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,446 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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.

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedules
Competitive Rates
Referral Bonuses
Travel Stipends
CEUs
Mentorship
Career Development Support