Pediatric Occupational Therapist
About the job
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Hold a current Texas Occupational Therapist license by the anticipated start date.
- 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.
- Pediatric experience is preferred but not required.
- Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
- Previous experience supervising certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) is preferred but not required.
About the company
MedCare Pediatric treats children with medical and developmental needs through nursing and therapy in the Greater Houston area. Families can use home visits or outpatient clinics for physical, occupational and speech therapy, alongside behavior therapy for autism. Its care teams work with families and referring physicians on individual treatment plans, with nurses supporting children who need skilled care at home. The business bills for clinical services and accepts commercial insurance and Medicaid, with covered programs varying by service. Founded in 1991 by a husband and wife team, MedCare Pediatric Group is headquartered in Stafford, Texas.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Stafford, TX
Founded
1991
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Small caseloads are explicit: MedCare's Pasadena/Baytown behavior analyst role advertises six clients per analyst.
- Fellows receive career support: the Jersey Village speech role includes mentorship, continuing education access and recertification reimbursement.
- Unsocial hours earn extra: MedCare's Katy registered nurse role advertises night and weekend shift differentials.
What critics are saying
- Clinic careers are geographically concentrated: MedCare's official directory lists Stafford and Houston sites.
- Nursing schedules require long blocks: MedCare's Katy role lists 8-12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Behavior analyst leadership adds overhead: the Pasadena/Baytown role requires technician supervision, caregiver training and compliance documentation.
What makes MedCare Pediatric unique
- Complex care is central: MedCare nurses manage ventilators, tracheostomies and feeding tubes in patient homes.
- Autism treatment targets younger children: MedCare accepts ages 2-10 in its behavior therapy program.
- Student exposure spans disciplines: MedCare's observation program covers rehabilitation, nursing and behavior analysis in a pediatric clinic.
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