Occupational Therapist

Cole Health · Houston, TX Full Time

Job Description

Humble, TX | 19411 McKay Drive, Suite 300, Humble, TX 77338 $3,500 Sign-On Bonus Flexible Schedule | Full-Time Options Make a Meaningful Impact. Build the Career You Deserve. This isn’t too good to be true — it’s real. At Cole Health , we’re seeking passionate Pediatric Occupational Therapists ready to grow professionally while making a difference in children’s lives. Here, your work is meaningful, your growth is supported, and your schedule is flexible. Flexible Scheduling Options Design a schedule that fits your life: Traditional 5-day, 8-hour days Four 10-hour days Three 10–12-hour days Compensation $70,000 – $85,000 annually, based on experience Paid based on clock-in/clock-out Opportunity to choose pay model (hourly or pay-per-visit if desired) Why Work With Us? Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Environment On-site mentorship and collaboration with OT, PT, and Speech Therapy Clinical Competency Specialist for specialty-specific training Support from an experienced, therapist-driven leadership team ⚖️ Balanced Productivity & Flexibility Flexible scheduling to prioritize work-life balance Diverse pediatric caseload for expanded treatment experience Growth & Development Opportunities Leadership development pathways Performance-based bonus incentives Professional development assistance $500 Annual Continuing Education Stipend ❤️ Purpose-Driven & Community-Focused 24 years of stability and community trust International and local therapeutic mission opportunities Active DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) committee Comprehensive Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (with rollover), 8 Paid Holidays, 1 You Day 401(k) with Company Matching & Retirement Planning Assistance Employee Assistance Program / Mental Health Support Referral Bonus Program Who You Are Licensed Occupational Therapist in Texas Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (unless grandfathered under bachelor’s accreditation transition) Pediatric experience preferred Passionate about improving children’s lives Growth-minded, adaptable, and excited about innovation in healthcare At Cole Health , the role you start today can evolve tomorrow — from direct patient care to mentorship, leadership, or program development. Your Next Career Chapter Starts Here Apply today and connect with our Director of Talent Development — a tenured Occupational Therapist with 18 years at Cole — to learn why clinicians thrive at Cole Health. Flexible. Purposeful. Collaborative. Transformative. HP

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr

Houston Median $23,442/yr

Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr

vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.