Occupational Therapist (OT) – Pediatric Home Health
About The Position
MedCare Pediatric is seeking a Home Health Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide personalized, one-on-one therapy in children’s homes, daycares, and schools. The role focuses on patient-centered care that helps children reach their fullest potential, with clinical support from a collaborative team and flexible scheduling. The therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans and measurable goals, and provides evidence-based occupational therapy under physician-approved Plans of Care. Treatment addresses functional skills such as fine motor development, sensory processing, coordination, strength, range of motion, self-care, visual-motor integration, behavioral regulation, and activities of daily living. The therapist monitors progress, adjusts plans as appropriate, educates families and caregivers, collaborates with the care team, and completes timely clinical documentation. Opportunities are available for full-time, part-time, and PRN caseloads throughout Greater Houston and surrounding areas. New hires may receive a gradual caseload ramp-up. Compensation is $60–$70 per hour, and a sign-on bonus is available for part-time and full-time caseloads.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current Texas Occupational Therapist (OT) license by anticipated start date.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience is 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.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for part-time and full-time caseloads.
- Flexible scheduling and choice of schedule and workdays.
- Gradual caseload ramp-up for new hires.
- Manageable caseloads that support quality patient care.
- Dedicated support from experienced clinical supervisors and administrative staff.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
