Occupational Therapist (OT)

MedCare Pediatric · Houston, TX Part Time
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Job Description

At MedCare Pediatric , we’re committed to transforming lives through compassionate, patient-centered care. As a trusted provider of home health services, we bring therapy directly into homes, daycares, and schools—where patients feel safest and most supported. Our mission is to empower individuals of all ages to reach their fullest potential by delivering exceptional therapeutic services grounded in integrity, collaboration, and excellence. As a Home Health Occupational Therapist , you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one care in the environments where patients thrive. Our structured scheduling allows for meaningful interactions, focused treatment sessions, and detailed documentation—while offering the flexibility to support your work-life balance. You’ll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values professional development and equips you with the tools to make a lasting difference in the lives of the children and families we serve. Sign-On Bonus available for Part-Time and Full-Time Caseload Occupational Therapist Qualifications and Responsibilities: Graduate of an accredited school program of Occupational Therapy (OT)- new grads are welcome to apply! Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Texas by anticipated start date Experience in pediatrics and bilingual are a plus but necessarily required Performs in depth patient evaluation and develops treatment plans and goals as indicated for patients based on their current level of functioning and potential for improvement Evaluates patients’ needs and administers therapy to preserve and improve abilities for independent function, such as range of motion, strength, tolerance, coordination, vision, behavioral management skills, social skills, academics, and activities of daily living. Implements treatment plan, provides state of the art Occupational Therapy services in accordance with the Plan of Treatment (POT) approved by the physician Educate and train families about various OT techniques and strategies Collaborate with the MedCare team to ensure quality care Open to supervise assistants is a plus but not necessarily required Transform Lives as a Home Health Occupational Therapist at MedCare Pediatric Occupational Therapist Benefits & Schedule: Flexible schedule options: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN openings available Sign-On Bonus New hires ramp up gradually Caseload capped to support quality care Support from our team of dedicated clinical supervisors and administrative staff. Choose your own days and hours Openings in the Greater Houston and all surrounding areas Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options Employee Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance options Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Birthday Bonus Company Issued Laptop Professional License Reimbursement CEU reimbursements 401K Plan Employee Referral Bonus After school and Weekend Stipends Non-taxed Travel reimbursement Toy Allowance $60 - $70 an hour We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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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 $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr
Houston Median $22,818/yr
Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr
vs. National Median -34.6%

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

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