Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Houston, TX

AHS Staffing · Houston, TX Full Time

Job Description

Occupational Therapist Location: Houston, TX Agency: AHS Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position Physical Therapists interested in working with an all pediatric caseload are in high demand in the Houston area! This outpatient clinic is located between the Gulf Freeway and 610 on the south side of Houston, TX. Position Details: * Seeking Pediatric Physical Therapist to join team on a full-time basis *Enthusiastic new grads will be considered * Join this team that is over 90 therapists strong, privately owned and efficiently managed * 4.5/5 starts on Google reviews * You will grow as a therapist while enriching the lives of the children you treat * You'll work with kids birth through adolescence on a multitude of dx * EARNING OPTIONS: Per visit 1099 rates are available in lieu of salary if you prefer, and can be discussed with recruiter. * This clinic is one of several in the area and offers a supportive clinical team and a well-established management team; they are one of the few clinics to continue to offer salaried positions and benefits! Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for pediatric clients. Deliver engaging, evidence-based physical therapy services in a clinic setting. Ensure continuity of care. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary therapy team to improve client outcomes holistically. Qualifications: Must hold a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy; a current state license (or eligible) if applicable. Previous pediatric outpatient clinic experience is a plus but not required Benefits: Package includes 100% paid PPO Medical Insurance, dental, 401(k) , LTD and STD through AFLAC, continuing ed. Relocation assistance negotiable, School contract for several Independent School Districts, 18 Paid Vacation/Personal days Paid Holidays Salary is competitive for the area. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about supporting children and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to make a meaningful impact! Equal Opportunity Employer: AHSG companies, AHS Staffing (including its division, PediaStaff), AHSA, and Trio Workforce Solutions, are equal employment opportunity employers. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CHOICES!

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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 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.

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 $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr

Houston Median $23,442/yr

Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr

vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.