Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Cole Health · Houston, TX Full Time

Job Description

APPLY NOW! 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 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.