Early Intervention School-Based Occupational Therapist

17 days ago
St. Mary's County, MarylandFull TimeOccupational Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Strides Therapy and Educational Services as a Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • date records of assessments, treatment sessions, and progress notes. Stay informed about best practices and evidence
  • based interventions in pediatric occupational therapy. Workplace Setting: Birth to 3 program

Requirements

  • Master's degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Valid license to practice occupational therapy in the state of Maryland.
  • (if applicable) Educator Certificate (if applicable) Experience working with infants, toddlers, and young children, preferably in an early intervention or pediatric setting.
  • Strong clinical skills in pediatric occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and documentation.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 5 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Strides Therapy and Educational Services as a Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPediatric assessmentIndividualized family service plansEarly interventionClinical documentationFamily-centered therapySensory integrationMotor developmentCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTime management
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Early Intervention School-Based Occupational Therapist position at Strides Therapy and Educational Services includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Strides Therapy and Educational Services is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Pediatric assessment, Individualized family service plans, Early intervention, Clinical documentation, Family-centered therapy, Sensory integration, Motor development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments and develop Individualized Family Service Plans for infants and toddlers. They will provide direct therapy services in homes and community settings while collaborating with families and caregivers to support developmental goals.

Benefits package: Health Insurance (Day 1, 50% employer contribution), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k with Match (100% first 3%, 50% next 2%), PTO/Sick Time (up to 40 hours), State Licensure Reimbursement, National Certification Stipend, Group Professional Liability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Strides Therapy and Educational Services

Education
Davidsonville, MD
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance (Day 1, 50% employer contribution)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with Match (100% first 3%, 50% next 2%)
PTO/Sick Time (up to 40 hours)
State Licensure Reimbursement
National Certification Stipend
Group Professional Liability Insurance

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

17d ago