Occupational Therapist (OT) – Evenings & Saturdays
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Job Description
About the Role
Join MedCare Pediatric as a Occupational Therapist – Pediatric, Flexible Schedule in United States. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Texas Occupational Therapy License (or able to obtain before anticipated start date) 1 year of experience.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join MedCare Pediatric as a Occupational Therapist – Pediatric, Flexible Schedule.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) – Evenings & Saturdays at MedCare Pediatric a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at MedCare Pediatric is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Flexible scheduling options available
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluations, Treatment Goal Creation, Functional Abilities Enhancement, Range of Motion Improvement, Strength Improvement, Coordination Improvement, Activities of Daily Living Support, Family Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will conduct thorough patient evaluations, create tailored treatment goals to enhance functional abilities, and administer therapy services to improve skills like range of motion, strength, and coordination. Responsibilities also include training families on reinforcement ...
Benefits package: Flexible Schedule Options, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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