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ChristianaCare
Elkton, Maryland

Occupational Therapist | Part Time (32 Hours Biweekly)

Occupational TherapistIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$35.39 - $56.63/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation?

ChristianaCare is currently recruiting a part time Occupational Therapist to work Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 to 4:30 (32 hours bi-weekly).

Life is full of choices, and whom you work for is one of life's most important decisions. ChristianaCare is ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation and has earned national recognition for excellence. Choose an organization that provides career advancement and the opportunity to impact health.

Patient care includes but is not limited to the coordination of acute care services at the Union Hospital campus. This exciting position allows you to see a variety of patient populations including Neuro, Cardiac, Orthopedic and General Debility while working with a supportive team of OTs. The OT experience at ChristianaCare offers a strong team approach, frequent interdisciplinary interaction, ongoing mentoring, state of the art equipment and professional level educational opportunities.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • BS, MS, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
  • At least two years of clinical experience preferred
  • Licensure or license eligibility in the State of Maryland as an Occupational Therapist
  • CPR Certification
  • AOTA preferred
  • If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!
  • Hourly Pay Range: $35.39 - $56.63

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

  • Post End Date
  • Oct 30, 2026
  • EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will coordinate acute care services for diverse patient populations including neuro, cardiac, and orthopedic cases. The role involves working within a supportive interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care and professional clinical support.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BS, MS, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and possess licensure or eligibility in the State of Maryland. At least two years of clinical experience is preferred, along with a valid CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neuro rehabilitationCardiac rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationGeneral debility careInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient care coordination

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (30 salary observations; 41 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (5,208 salary observations; 15,532 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, 57% 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 Distribution25 jobs

7
<$110k
6
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
4
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
19%
Visa sponsorship
9%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Elkton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,935/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
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 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About ChristianaCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, Delaware
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program