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MedCare Pediatric
Houston, Texas

Pediatric OT – Home Health Flexible Schedule

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Pay as listed: $60-$70/hr · no weekends · Houston, Texas.

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

Qualifications

  • 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 Pediatric OT – Home Health Flexible Schedule at MedCare Pediatric a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 703 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 35% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k 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 ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 18 employers

12
<$110k
2
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$96k-$141k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 703 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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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