Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Clinic
About the job
- A Master's or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program is required.
- A current Texas Occupational Therapist license is required, or the candidate must be eligible to obtain one before the start date.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and clinical skills are required.
- A passion for helping children achieve developmental milestones and greater independence is expected.
- Conduct comprehensive pediatric occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve fine motor and gross motor skills, sensory processing, coordination and balance, strength and range of motion, activities of daily living, and functional independence.
- Educate and train parents and caregivers on home programs and therapeutic strategies.
- Collaborate with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, family-centered care.
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants when applicable.
- Complete timely documentation while maintaining compliance with state and company standards.
- Build strong relationships with patients and families through compassionate, one-on-one care.
- Pediatric Occupational Therapy experience is preferred.
- One year of experience is preferred.
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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