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Cole Health
Humble, Texas

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$85k

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10sWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

This job may seem too good to be true, but it's a reality! We're thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our team and make a meaningful impact!

SIGN ON BONUS: $5000

Location: 1000 First Street, Suite A, Humble, TX 77338

Hours/Schedule: Create a schedule that works for you! (traditional five day/8 hours; can do four 10 hour days or even three 10-12 hour days)

Total Compensation Potential for this Occupational Therapy (OT) Position is: $70,000- $85,000 per year

APPLY NOW and our Director of Talent Development, also a tenured occupational therapist with over 15 years at Cole Pediatric Therapy, will contact you to talk further about these opportunities and their experience at Cole Health.

In addition to a rewarding occupational therapy (OT) career, as part of our comprehensive benefits package we offer our Occupational Therapists (OT):

  • On-site cross-discipline mentorship between Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy
  • Collaboration with Board-Certified Behavior Analysts, offering support in challenging behavior scenarios
  • Flexible scheduling to allow for personal time and focus
  • Diverse patient population for expanded treatment options
  • Established within the community with 21 years of stability and growth
  • Career growth opportunities and leadership development
  • Employee Assistance Programs / Mental Health support
  • Involvement in therapeutic mission work both internationally and locally
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (with rollover), 8 days of Holiday Pay and 1 You Day
  • 401K Matching and Future Retirement Planning Assistance
  • $500 Annual Stipend (renews each year)
  • Referral Bonus Program for Clinical Hires
  • Exceptional and manageable productivity requirements of only 26 of your 40 hours in direct patient care
  • Clinical Competency Specialist to provide specialty specific training and education
  • DEI (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion) committee involvement
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Performance Based Bonus Incentives
  • Annual Continuing Education Stipend to use as you wish
  • Quarterly community service projects and employee group activities

Qualifications of this Occupational Therapy (OT) position include the following:

  • Experience in pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) preferred
  • Texas State license in Occupational Therapy (OT)
  • Master's or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) required unless transitioned into accreditation with a bachelor's degree
  • Passion for changing the lives of others

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist will provide direct patient care to a diverse pediatric population within a clinical setting. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including speech therapists, physical therapists, and behavior analysts, to support patient development.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Texas State license in Occupational Therapy and possess a master's or doctorate degree in the field. Previous experience in pediatric occupational therapy is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical documentationBehavioral supportTreatment planningTherapeutic intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Cole Health a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 633 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (50 salary observations; 273 listings), vs ~$90k nationally (496 salary observations; 1,515 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k 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 ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 12 employers

2
<$95k
13
$95k-110k
1
$130k
5
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
CME allowance
35% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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up to $150,000
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Humble

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,596/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cole Health

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
3 weeks PTO
8 paid holidays
1 You Day
401(k) with company matching
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Referral bonus program