Occupational Therapist (OT) – Pediatric Home Health
Listed compensation
$60-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy) | ranked against 677 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$146k | Pediatrics median $89k (middle half $88k–$98k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$139k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Texas | 128 active | 680 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| MedCare Pediatric | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
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.
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