Occupational Therapist- Acute Care- Medical Center Dallas

This Pediatrics position at Children's Health 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.

This position is based in Dallas, 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Acute care, Pediatric therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Discharge planning, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The occupational therapist will evaluate and treat patients in an acute care setting while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for implementing therapeutic interventions, documenting patient progress, and coordinating effective discharge planning.

Benefits package: Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years, 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure, Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks), Caregiver Leave, Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.