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MedCare Pediatric
Tomball, Texas

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Pediatric Home Health

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Job Description

Home Health Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

At MedCare Pediatric, we're committed to transforming lives through compassionate, patient-centered care. As a trusted provider of pediatric home health services, we bring therapy directly into homes, daycares, and schools—where children feel most comfortable and supported. Our mission is to empower every child to reach their fullest potential by delivering exceptional therapy services grounded in integrity, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

As a Home Health Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT), you'll provide personalized, one-on-one care in the environments where children thrive. Our flexible scheduling allows you to focus on quality patient care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You'll join a collaborative team that values professional growth and provides the clinical support and resources needed to make a lasting impact on the children and families we serve.

Sign-On Bonus Available for Part-Time and Full-Time Caseloads!

Occupational Therapist Qualifications and Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Professional license reimbursement
  • CEU reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • After-school and weekend stipends
  • Non-taxable travel reimbursement
  • Toy allowance
  • Pay: $60.00–$70.00 per hour

$60 - $70 an hour

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningStrength trainingSelf-care trainingCaregiver educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) – Pediatric Home Health 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

MedCare Pediatric holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 5 active listings.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

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 pay$125k–$146kPediatrics median $89k (middle half $88k–$98k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$139k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas128 active680 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 48% 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
MedCare Pediatricsilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index5 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (677 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), Top Employers work-life index, 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. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 21 employers
8
<$95k
11
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
3
$135k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist

up to $150,000
#4

Occupational Therapist (Maternity Relief)

up to $150,000
+ 26 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

Sign-On Bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Company-issued laptop

Living in Tomball

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,792/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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.