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Verbal Beginnings
Annapolis, Maryland

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Part Time

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$50.00 /Hr

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Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Overview

The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy services that complement Applied Behavior Analysis at Verbal Beginnings. This role is essential to fulfilling Verbal Beginnings’ vision of delivering comprehensive care to clients. The Occupational Therapist will contribute to targeted services in Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, and Mental Health. Collaboration with the supervising BCBA, behavior therapists, and other ancillary providers will be key to fostering positive working relationships and ensuring effective service delivery.

About Us

Verbal Beginnings is here to make a difference and give every child a chance. Our philosophy of changing lives and commitment to our core values has been the driving force that has allowed us to make an impact for an entire decade. It’s the same commitment to care with an expanding footprint that allows us to serve even more amazing kiddos and their families than ever before!

Our Mission: Changing lives. One child at a time. One professional at a time.

Wellness & Mental Health

  • Paid Mental Health days
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program

Other Great Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Relocation Assistance - Ask Us!
  • Professionally-Managed 401(K) Plan
  • Focus On Clinical Quality, Supervision & Mentorship
  • Fun & Supportive Team Environment
  • Clinician Owned & Operated Since 2011

Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will

  • Provide age-appropriate care for clients in Early Intervention
  • Be sensitive to the physical, emotional, and social needs of clients
  • Assess clients' home, community, and school environments, making adjustments to support skill generalization
  • Recommend and assist clients and caregivers with appropriate equipment for daily activities
  • Create rehabilitation programs to help clients regain fine motor skills
  • Conduct physical and psychological evaluations, using appropriate assessments for different age groups
  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on valid prescriptions and Verbal Beginnings’ policies
  • Evaluate clients’ physical and mental health, set treatment goals, and adjust programs as needed
  • Create individualized care plans, documenting progress for the interdisciplinary team
  • Maintain accurate client records and ensure proper billing and documentation
  • Safely use departmental equipment for client care
  • Ensure the quality and effectiveness of occupational therapy services
  • Supervise occupational therapy assistants as needed
  • Participate in interdisciplinary training and oversee training for interns

Engage in training activities and research at various levels, including curriculum development and publications

  • Deliver an average of 30 hours per week of direct occupational therapy services
  • Keep your certification and licensure up to date
  • Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

This role will work within the centers. Settings may sometimes operate in clients’ homes, in the community, or in the professional office environment.

Qualifications

About You

  • Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Passing grade on the National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy Exam
  • Current license as Occupational Therapist in state of practice
  • 1+ years of providing OT services

Verbal Beginnings’ personnel policies, procedures, and practices prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex. Verbal Beginnings’ employment opportunities are provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) are made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.

Salary Range

USD $40.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Fine Motor Skills DevelopmentPhysical EvaluationPsychological EvaluationTreatment PlanningCare CoordinationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AssessmentRehabilitation ProgrammingEquipment Recommendation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (50 salary observations; 153 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,215 salary observations; 9,570 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 53% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs

12
<$130k
6
$130k-150k
6
$150k-170k
3
$170k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Relocation assistance
16% this job
Visa sponsorship
9%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Annapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$587k
Typical market rent
$2,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Verbal Beginnings

Individual and Family Services
Columbia, Maryland
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Mental Health Days
Paid Family Leave
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Relocation Assistance
401(k) Plan
Clinical Supervision & Mentorship