Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$85k

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s

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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 collaborative, cross-discipline environment. Responsibilities include managing a caseload with a focus on clinical excellence and participating in community service and professional development activities.

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 mentorshipBehavioral supportTreatment planningDocumentation

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 46% 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).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$70k–$85kPediatrics median $108k (middle half $95k–$117k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas121 active677 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onTexas Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 21 employers
11
<$95k
12
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
4
$135k-155k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$50k-$170k
#2

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Pivot Home Health · Littleton, Colorado

$50k-$170k
#3

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$130k-$160k
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up to $150,000
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 677 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($5,000)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
3 Weeks Paid Time Off (with rollover)
8 Days Holiday Pay
1 You Day
401K Matching
Future Retirement Planning Assistance
$500 Annual Stipend

Living in Humble

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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