Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$90-$95/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
About the Role
Nest Home Care LLC is looking for a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in Owings Mills, MD. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life — right in the comfort of their own homes.
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients' functional abilities, daily living skills, and home environments to develop individualized treatment plans
Provide skilled occupational therapy services to home care patients across a variety of diagnoses and conditions
Implement therapeutic interventions focused on improving ADLs, fine motor skills, cognitive function, and safety
- Recommend and train patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment and home modifications
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams including physicians, nurses, and physical therapists
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to meet goals
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Current Maryland state licensure as an Occupational Therapist (or ability to obtain)
- NBCOT certification required
- Home health or home care experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of ADL training, adaptive equipment, and home modification strategies
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license for home visits in the Owings Mills, MD area
About Us
Nest Home Care LLC is a trusted home care provider serving the Owings Mills, MD community and surrounding areas, committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care where patients feel most comfortable — at home. Our clients love us for our personalized approach and dedication to their well-being, and our team members thrive in a supportive environment that values their clinical expertise and work-life balance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (150 salary observations; 412 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 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 ~$192k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $183k 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 | $187k–$198k | Occupational Therapy median $126k (middle half $104k–$140k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $96k median in Maryland | $97k nationally (−1%)150 state / 5,886 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$183k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Maryland | 144 active | 9,123 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 7% remote · 47% no call · 51% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 10% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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