Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Therapy 2000 • Temple, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

THERAPY 2000 is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join its Austin Division, primarily serving the Temple/Belton area, with the possibility of extending visits into Salado/Jarrell to support a full-time caseload. The role provides individualized, family-centered occupational therapy to children in their homes, helping them participate more independently in everyday activities such as play, self-care, fine motor tasks, and daily routines. The therapist also equips families with strategies to support each child beyond therapy sessions.

The position offers a diverse clinical experience with families from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including bilingual and Spanish-speaking households. Team resources and support are available to help clinicians navigate these interactions and provide culturally responsive care. The organization emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, clinical skill development, and continuing professional development. Interested therapists may also pursue a structured, apprenticeship-style Clinical Feeding Mentorship Pathway, with training and support adapted to their experience and patient complexity.

Requirements

• Hold a current, active license to practice Occupational Therapy in Texas.
• Demonstrate an innovative spirit and a history of reliability.
• Be flexible in shifting resources and priorities as business needs require.
• Be able to use common workplace technology, including a laptop computer, phone, email, and web browser.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience as a pediatric Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in a home-health setting.
• Experience or certifications in feeding therapy or other clinical specialties, such as high-risk infant care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, using standardized tests to determine patients’ needs for therapy.
• Use clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physicians’ orders.
• Develop home exercise programs in partnership with patients’ caregivers.
• Collaborate and coordinate care with other providers and disciplines as a member of patients’ medical neighborhoods.
• Complete the minimum number of patient visits required by the agency each week.
• Meet deadlines for patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and other required paperwork.
• Meet with agency personnel as necessary to maintain understanding of expectations and standards for high-quality patient care.
• Perform duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Follow applicable rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines, and federal, state, and local laws for home-health pediatric occupational therapy.

Benefits

• Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time and part-time employees.
• Access to continuing education opportunities delivered in person and on demand.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits.
• Company-issued laptop computer.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) program.
• Clinical Feeding Mentorship Pathway, with structured, apprenticeship-style mentorship for therapists interested in developing pediatric feeding therapy skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed