Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$85k
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $70k–$85k | Pediatrics median $108k (middle half $95k–$117k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Texas | 121 active | 677 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Texas Occupational Therapist listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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.
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