Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
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Job Description
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Therapies combined. Futures aligned. At PediaPlex, this isn’t just our tagline—it’s our purpose. We bring together compassionate, highly skilled clinicians across disciplines to collaborate, support one another, and deliver meaningful outcomes for the children and families we serve.
PediaPlex is a collaborative, multidisciplinary pediatric therapy center providing ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and feeding support to children and families across the DFW area. We are committed to clinical excellence, client-centered care, and fostering a positive culture that empowers our teams to thrive.
We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) who is passionate about supporting children’s development and building functional independence.
The OT is responsible for evaluating, planning, and delivering individualized, evidence-based services to pediatric clients in clinic and community-based settings.
This role requires strong clinical judgment, independent treatment planning, and collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams in a supportive, mission-driven environment!
Duties
- Conduct pediatric occupational therapy evaluations using standardized assessments and clinical observation
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized plans of care based on clinical judgment and progress
- Provide direct OT services in clinic and/or community-based settings
- Address fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, self-care, emotional regulation, play, and daily living skills
- Implement evidence-based interventions to promote independence and functional participation
- Adapt therapeutic activities based on child response, progress, and environment
- Complete accurate, timely documentation in compliance with clinic standards and timelines
- Maintain compliant electronic records including evaluations, progress reports, and discharges
- Collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team to support skill carryover and treatment goals
Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling, clinic locations, and service delivery needs, including travel as required
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Texas Occupational Therapy License in good standing.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between clinic locations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, and transition positions frequently during therapy sessions.
- Adequate vision and hearing to observe behavior, assess performance, and support therapy delivery.
- Ability to use computers, tablets, and therapy materials effectively for documentation and treatment.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance (eligible full-time employees)
- Employer-paid: Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- $500/yr CEU stipend (eligible full-time employees)
- Paid time off and paid company holidays (eligible full-time employees)
- Tenure and milestone bonuses to reward long-term commitment
Learn More About Us Here: https://www.pediaplex.net/
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
PediaPlex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
Location
Frisco, Texas
Department
- Occupational Therapy
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Mid-level
Compensation
65.00 hourly
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will conduct pediatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to address fine motor, sensory, and daily living skills. They will provide direct therapy services in clinic and community settings while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) at Pedia Plex a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$101k (50 salary observations; 630 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (1,621 salary observations; 6,573 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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