What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Telehealth position at MedCare Pediatric?
Home Health Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)
At MedCare Pediatric, we're committed to transforming lives through compassionate, patient-centered care. As a trusted provider of pediatric home health services, we bring therapy directly into homes, daycares, and schools—where children feel most comfortable and supported. Our mission is to empower every child to reach their fullest potential by delivering exceptional therapy services grounded in integrity, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
As a Home Health Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT), you'll provide personalized, one-on-one care in the environments where children thrive. Our flexible scheduling allows you to focus on quality patient care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You'll join a collaborative team that values professional growth and provides the clinical support and resources needed to make a lasting impact on the children and families we serve.
Sign-On Bonus Available for Part-Time and Full-Time Caseloads!
Occupational Therapist Qualifications and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current Texas Occupational Therapist (OT) license by anticipated start date
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
- Pediatric experience preferred but not required
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
- Previous experience supervising COTAs is preferred but not required
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals
- Provide evidence-based occupational therapy services in accordance with physician-approved Plans of Care
- Address functional skills including fine motor development, sensory processing, coordination, strength, range of motion, self-care, visual-motor integration, behavioral regulation, and activities of daily living
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
- Educate and train families and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and home programs
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
Occupational Therapist Benefits & Schedule:
- Flexible scheduling with Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities
- Gradual caseload ramp-up for new hires
- Manageable caseloads that support quality patient care
- Choose your own schedule and workdays
- Sign-On Bonus
- Dedicated support from experienced clinical supervisors and administrative staff
- Opportunities throughout Greater Houston and surrounding areas
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability options
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Company-issued laptop
- Professional license reimbursement
- CEU reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus
- After-school and weekend stipends
- Non-taxable travel reimbursement
- Toy allowance
Pay: $60.00–$70.00 per hour
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.
Salary : $60 - $70