Pediatric Occupational Therapy Jobs in Texas

CIRCLE OF CARE · HOUSTON, TX Full Time
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Pediatric Occupational Therapy Jobs in Texas

At Circle of Care, we understand the critical role that pediatric occupational therapists play in the lives of children, helping them overcome various developmental challenges and empowering them to thrive. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families through occupational therapy, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

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What Do Pediatric Occupational Therapists Do?

As a pediatric occupational therapist at Circle of Care, you will be instrumental in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating children with developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, fine motor skill difficulties, and other challenges that affect their ability to participate in daily activities. Your primary goal will be to enhance each child’s independence and overall quality of life by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and strengths. You’ll work closely with children and their families, empowering them with the skills and strategies they need to succeed in various environments.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Jobs at Circle of Care

In-Home Occupational Therapy

In-home occupational therapy provides a unique opportunity to work directly with children in the comfort of their own homes. This setting allows for personalized, family-centered care, as therapists can address specific challenges within the child’s natural environment. By collaborating closely with parents and caregivers, therapists can integrate therapy techniques into the child’s daily routines, maximizing the effectiveness of the treatment process.

In-Clinic Occupational Therapy

Our state-of-the-art clinic provides occupational therapists with access to specialized equipment and resources to deliver comprehensive therapy services. In this structured and supportive environment, therapists can tailor treatment plans to meet each child’s needs while collaborating with a team of experienced professionals. This setting fosters professional growth and allows therapists to expand their expertise in pediatric occupational therapy.

Skills and Requirements for Occupational Therapist Jobs

To qualify for a pediatric occupational therapist position at Circle of Care, you’ll need:

  • A master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
  • Licensure to practice occupational therapy in the state of Texas.
  • Prior experience or a strong interest in working with children.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Duties and Responsibilities of Pediatric Occupational Therapists

As a pediatric occupational therapist at Circle of Care, your responsibilities will include:

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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.

About This Employer

CIRCLE OF CARE is a Branch Agency located in HOUSTON, TX at 2211 NORFOLK ST. SUITE 420. This facility holds a 1.6-star Google rating based on 13 reviews.

Care services offered: Licensed Home Health Services

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

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.

Facility Snapshot

Google Rating ★ 1.6 (13 reviews)
Facility Type Branch Agency

2211 NORFOLK ST. SUITE 420, HOUSTON, TX 77098

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