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Vierra Communities
Silver Spring, Maryland

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time, Part-Time, or PRN

Listed compensation

$45-$57/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Position: Certified Occupational Therapist - In- House - Skilled Nursing

FT, PT & PRN - Non-Exempt

Woodside Rehab & Nursing! a Vierra Communities property is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team! Are you looking to put your skills and the compassion you have for people to work with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, Vierra Falls Church is looking for you.

If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care.

We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care

About Vierra

Woodside Rehab & Nursing is a family-owned and operated community that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents

Vierra's Culture & Mission

We have a positive, supportive and thriving culture that supports and encourages innovation, leadership, warmth and compassion and excellence. Our Mission: to advance and redefine healthcare.

FT Benefits

  • 7 Paid Major Holidays
  • Generous PTO
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life, STD & LTD
  • 401(k) immediate enrollment with match - FT, PT & PRN
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program - FT, PT & PRN
  • Discount Program - FT, PT & PRN

Required Qualifications

  • Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
  • Experience with long-term care and /or geriatric care is preferred
  • Must pass a criminal background check
  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Proved direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
  • Administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
  • Document and record the patients’ condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.
  • Educate patients and their families on strategies to improve daily living skills and promote overall health.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
  • Participate in patient care meetings and contribute to team discussions on best practices and treatment outcomes.

Disclaimer

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vierra complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will assess patient conditions and functional capabilities to develop and administer personalized rehabilitation treatment programs. They will also document patient progress and educate patients and their families on strategies to improve daily living skills.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred, and the ability to pass a criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningCommunication SkillsPatient EducationDaily Living Skills TrainingCare CoordinationClinical Documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (123 salary observations; 391 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,943 salary observations; 28,957 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 ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$119kOccupational Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$119k)292 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Maryland vs national$98k median in Maryland$96k nationally (+1%)123 state / 4,943 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Maryland143 active9,033 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 45% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 8% offer loan repayment154 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,166 in the last 30 days1,639 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 10 employers
7
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
0
$115k-130k
2
$140k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Marlboro, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

From $109,000
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,089 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vierra Communities

Hospitals and Health Care
Falls Church, Virginia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

7 Paid Major Holidays
Generous PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life, STD & LTD
401(k) with Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program

Living in Silver Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$1,969/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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