Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Sevita · Duncanville, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Pediatric Partners, a part of the Sevita family, provides comprehensive in-home and clinic-based therapeutic services for children and young adults. Our teams of compassionate pediatric experts help children with medically complex, developmental, behavioral, educational, or other needs learn the skills they need to thrive. We offer physical, occupational, speech-language and feeding therapy, as well as augmentative and alternative communication. Pediatric Occupational Therapist PRN Opportunity Flexible pediatric OT work with meaningful impact, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to build around your availability. At Pediatric Partners, our occupational therapists help children build confidence, independence, and everyday skills in the environments where they live, learn, and grow. We are looking for a PRN Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy services for children and families. This is a great opportunity for an OT who wants flexible pediatric work, family-centered care, and the ability to make a difference without committing to a full-time schedule. Why This PRN Opportunity Stands Out Flexible PRN scheduling Pick up visits based on your availability and the needs of the caseload. Meaningful pediatric work Help children build daily living skills, sensory regulation, fine motor skills, feeding skills, play skills, self-care routines, and overall independence. Family-centered care Support children in their natural environment and help families carry therapy strategies into everyday routines. Supportive pediatric team Collaborate with clinical leaders and an interdisciplinary team that understands pediatric therapy and home-based care. A great way to grow in pediatrics PRN work can be a strong fit for therapists wanting to expand pediatric experience, add hours around another role, or explore home health with support. What You’ll Do As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on each child’s needs, goals, and family priorities Provide direct occupational therapy services in home-based settings Support skill development related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, feeding, play, self-care, daily routines, and functional independence Monitor progress and modify treatment plans to support meaningful outcomes Recommend adaptive equipment and train families on proper use and integration into daily routines Partner closely with parents and caregivers to reinforce therapy goals and strategies at home Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated, child-centered care Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, daily notes, and progress reports What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy Active Occupational Therapy license, OT/L, in Texas Pediatric experience preferred, but not required Home health experience is a plus Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with children and families A compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented approach to care Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including assi

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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 DFW 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.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr
DFW Median $26,894/yr
Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr
vs. National Median -24.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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