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Silver Spring, Maryland

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$54.97 Per Diem

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

  • Job Title: Occupational Therapist
  • Employment Type: Per Diem
  • Shift: Days
  • Location: Silver Spring

Responsibilities

Responsible for assessing and treating patients referred for occupational therapy in an effective and professional manner while adhering to Maryland State law and the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics.

  • Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals, staff and families to ensure quality of care.
  • Therapists provide assessment and care for patients of all ages from neonates through the geriatric patients.
  • Additional training may be required to work with special programs, procedures or specified groups of patients as determined by department guidelines and best practice.
  • Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school with a M.S. or B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy

  • Current licensure by the Maryland State Board.
  • American Heart Association - CPR certified within probationary period - six (6) months
  • Successful completion of at least six months supervised, full time fieldwork approved by the educational institution granting the degree.
  • Adheres to the AOTA Code of Ethics
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Position Highlights

  • Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
  • Retirement Savings Program
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
  • Referral Rewards Program

Pay range: $54.97 Per Diem Flat Rate

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About Us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school and possess a current Maryland state license. Successful completion of at least six months of supervised fieldwork is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPatient TreatmentClinical CollaborationCPR CertificationAOTA Code of Ethics ComplianceGeriatric CareNeonatal CareDocumentationInterdisciplinary Communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 55% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

10
<$120k
5
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
6
$150k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Boonton, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Per Diem (Western Nassau County)

$70-$90/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,156 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Silver Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,962/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Trinity Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedules
Retirement Savings Program
Free onsite parking
Referral Rewards Program