Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$53-$75/hr
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Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
Vision Insurance
Charm City Therapy is a Maryland based pediatric multidisciplinary therapy center offering speech, occupational, physical therapy, and social work. Located in a beautiful state of the art clinic in the heart of Owings Mills, we service children from birth until 21.
At Charm City Therapy, we promote a supportive work environment, a healthy work-life balance, excellent pay, and ample opportunities for career advancement. We see patients in multiple settings including school, clinic, and virtual.
With nearly 40 clinicians on staff, we have excellent mentorship opportunities in addition to supervisory roles! We are seeking therapists to work on-site. Come join the Charm City Therapy team for a rewarding work experience
As a school based Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive occupational therapy services to children in a school based setting. Your role involves evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized therapy programs to help children develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities and reach developmental milestones.
Responsibilities Include
1. Assessments
- Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate children's motor, sensory, cognitive, and emotional development.
- Use standardized assessments and clinical observations to identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and caregivers to gather relevant information about the child's medical history, developmental milestones, and current functional abilities.
2. Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and in collaboration with the child's family and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address areas of need, such as fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, self-care skills, and social interaction.
- Utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities, including play-based activities, sensory integration therapy, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications.
- Monitor progress regularly and adjust treatment plans as necessary to optimize outcomes.
3. Family and Caregiver Education
- Educate parents, caregivers, and family members about the child's condition, therapy goals, and home exercises or activities to support therapy progress.
- Provide guidance and support to help families integrate therapeutic strategies into the child's daily routine and environment.
4. Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including pediatricians, speech therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, and educators, to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
- Maintain clear and effective communication with team members, caregivers, and other relevant stakeholders to promote continuity of care and achieve therapeutic goals.
5. Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of assessment results, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with legal and professional standards.
- Generate reports and communicate assessment findings, progress, and recommendations to referring physicians, schools, and other healthcare providers as needed.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Valid state licensure or certification as an Occupational Therapist.
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Ongoing mentorship and professional development
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth within the organization
Key Responsibilities
The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments and implementing individualized therapy programs for children in a school-based setting. Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and educating families to support the child's developmental milestones.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Charm City Therapy holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 9 active listings.
Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Charm City Therapy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
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