Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$55/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- NovaCare in Odenton, Maryland
- Outpatient Occupational Therapist
- Orthopedics, Industrial Rehabilitation, and Neurology
- 6-8 hours/week
- Starting at $40 - $55 /hour
NovaCare in Odenton, Maryland, is seeking experienced Occupational Therapists (OT) to deliver exceptional care in our outpatient orthopedic center. Our mission is to help patients return to the activities they love, whether that’s sports, work, or daily life.
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least one year of outpatient experience. We will also consider recent graduates with outpatient fieldwork experience.
Why Choose NovaCare Odenton?
Diverse caseload: Orthopedics, neuro, and upper extremity focus
Collaborative Clinical Team Offering Services In
- Neurology & vestibular rehab
- Concussion management
- Amputee care
- Oncology & lymphedema
- Industrial rehab (FCEs & POETs)
Schedule Details
- Flexible hours based on your availability for 2-3 days per week.
- We can offer 6-8 steady hours per week (3P-7P or 4P-8P)
Additional coverage is available in our Anne Arundel, PG County, and Howard County outpatient orthopedic centers for those seeking extra hours
Qualifications
- At least one year of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics is preferred
- Experience with orthopedic, neuro, and upper extremity diagnoses is preferred
- CHT certification not required
- Benefits & Incentives
- Access to in-person and online CEU-accredited courses
- Opportunity for additional PRN hours
Potential to Transition Into a Steady Schedule
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and join a team that values collaboration, patient-centered care, and professional development!
- Shanel Green
- Talent Acquisition Manager, Outpatient Division
- NovaCare Rehabilitation
- 610-223-5944 Cell ssgreen@selectmedical.com
Responsibilities
Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.
Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
- State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
- CPR certification
- Valid state driver’s license
- Additional Data
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (130 salary observations; 437 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,153 salary observations; 28,851 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$114k | Occupational Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$119k)297 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $96k median in Maryland | $97k nationally (−1%)130 state / 5,153 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$94k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Maryland | 142 active | 9,051 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 53% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 8% offer loan repayment152 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,240 in the last 30 days | 1,705 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Occupational Therapist Jobs
40 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
21 jobsAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
25 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Home Care Occupational Therapist- Independent Contractor (Ocean County)Per Diem
US Physical Therapy · Toms River, New Jersey
Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem
US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York
Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time
$80-$90/hrOccupational Therapist, OT
$70-$80/hr