Regional Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
up to $90,000
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Ally Behavior is a full-time, center-based, early intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy program, serving children with autism ranging from 18 months to 6 years of age.
Our mission is to deliver the highest quality therapy to help our early learners reach their potential to communicate, improve social skills, and prepare for academic success.
The children we serve are at the heart of everything we do and we are passionate about our commitment to having a meaningful impact in the lives of our children and their families.
We are seeking a Regional Occupational Therapist who can work across multiple locations throughout Maryland, Virginia or the DC Metropolitan Area.
What Makes Us Unique
- Full-time center-based work with a compensation potential of up to $90,000+
- Monthly billable hour bonus eligibility
- In-house CEU's and professional development opportunities
- Loan forgiveness and tuition assistance up to $21,000
- Guaranteed semi-monthly paycheck, regardless of client cancellations
- Interdisciplinary teams with Speech Language Pathologists & Board Certified Behavior Analysts
- Annual CEU Stipend of $1,000
Job Summary
To facilitate collaboration of care and superior treatment outcomes for our young learners, we currently have an opening for an Occupational Therapist (OT). Our center-based program delivers intensive early intervention for young children with autism.
Each child receives 1-on-1 ABA therapy delivered by a technician and overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the day. Most of our learners require Occupational Therapy in addition to ABA and Speech Therapy.
We are looking for an energetic, motivated individual to provide high quality Occupational Therapy, collaborate with our clinicians on case management, and help our learners maximize their potential.
Ally Behavior is a dynamic, fun, and rewarding place to work that offers superior growth and leadership opportunities in a supportive, engaging environment.
We have a unique and collaborative culture that is driven by our diverse team of professionals and our core values of Serving Others, Treatment Excellence, All One Ally, Resourceful in Finding Solutions, and Striving to Grow.
Our comprehensive onboarding and training approach will support and prepare you to provide the best possible therapy to our clients!
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Carry a client caseload of up to 23 clients
- Complete parent training with each client on their caseload once per quarter
- Complete a parent training following an evaluation or reevaluation within one month.
- Meet the billable hour expectations of 40 thirty-minute sessions (20 billable hours) per week
- Collaborate with Speech Language Pathologists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts to coordinate the therapy of shared clients
- Attend team meetings as scheduled
- Maintain strict client confidentiality following HIPAA protocol
- Maintain open communication with families and clinical teams to ensure the most effective treatment and goals
Due to the nature of working with young children, all clinical staff are required to change diapers, assist with toileting, and be able to physically work on the floor with children
Experiential & Certification Requirements
- Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Current and active Occupational Therapy licensure in the state(s) of hire
- Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience with early intervention and working with children with autism
- Ability to be on-site from 8:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday required
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
- Must submit to a federal, state, and county background check
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crawl, squat, run or stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to reach and hold objects
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
What You Will Bring
- Enthusiasm to make a difference working with young children and their families
- Ability to maintain a caseload with a weekly billable hour requirement
- Exceptional ability in building trusting relationships and maintaining confidentiality
- Commitment to learn and pursue professional development
- Strong knowledge of OT principles
- Strong leadership qualities
- Demonstration of professionalism and adherence to Ally policy to team members
- Effective communication skills
- Multi-tasking & time management
- Creative solutions to problems with the ability to quickly adapt
- Patience and calm demeanor in stressful situations
- Strong performance in team settings & collaboration with others
What We Offer When Joining Our Team
- Salaried, full-time position
- Monthly bonus eligibility (on top of base salary)
- Guaranteed semi-monthly paycheck (24)
- Company-sponsored DashPass
- 18 days of paid time off
- 9 paid holidays (5 set days + 4 "floating" holidays)
- CEU assistance and professional development opportunities
- Medical +HSA, Dental, and Vision coverage through Cigna
- Up to $9,000 in post-maternity childcare assistance
- 401(k) plan with company match.
Employee Assistance Program
- Short Term Disability, Term-Life/AD&D Insurance, Critical Illness with Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Confinement Insurance, and Pet Insurance
- Tuition Assistance eligibility at 6-month benchmark
- Note: This position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Ally Behavior is an equal opportunity employer.
In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Your personal information will be used for recruitment purposes only and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will manage a caseload of up to 23 clients, providing high-quality therapy and conducting quarterly parent training sessions. They will collaborate closely with Speech Language Pathologists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts to ensure integrated treatment outcomes for children with autism.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy along with active state licensure and NBCOT certification. The role requires physical ability to work with young children on the floor and a commitment to an on-site schedule from 8:30am to 5:30pm.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (117 salary observations; 354 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 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)). 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, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Regional Occupational Therapist (OT) at Ally Behavior Centers a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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