Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61k-$97k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Job Location Type: In Person

Sheppard Pratt School in Lanham is a nonpublic special education day school providing educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students ages 5-21.

Our tailored programs cater to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments, ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive. Every aspect of our school is carefully crafted to meet the unique needs of our students.

From the moment students enter our doors, they are greeted by the warm smiles of our dedicated staff and surrounded by sensory-engaging elements like bubble tables and 50-gallon fish tank.

What to expect.

You will perform a full range of occupational therapy (OT) services according to professional standards. This includes:

  • Identifying, assessing, diagnosing, and treating students to develop individualized therapy plans.
  • Promoting availability for learning, and physical and mental health well-being.
  • Overseeing and supporting the development and delivery of related staff training programs.
  • Meeting with parents/caregivers, school representatives, and other stakeholders as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans.
  • Documenting and maintaining accurate records of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

  • A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
  • 403b retirement match
  • Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $60,569.60 minimum to $96,699.20 maximum.

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

  • Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university.
  • Active Maryland State Occupational Therapy License.
  • Current knowledge of OT theory.

Why Sheppard Pratt?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat students to develop individualized therapy plans while promoting their physical and mental well-being. Additionally, the role involves documenting student progress and collaborating with staff, parents, and caregivers to ensure effective service delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution. An active Maryland State Occupational Therapy License is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment planningTherapy plan developmentRecord keepingDocumentationPatient careSpecial education support

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (166 salary observations; 369 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,664 salary observations; 25,616 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k 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 Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Sheppard Pratt a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,294 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,294 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Sheppard Pratt

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, Vision
403b Retirement Match
Generous PTO
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement