School Based Occupational Therapist Baltimore
Listed compensation
$53-$75/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
About the Role
Charm City Therapy is looking for a passionate and dedicated School-Based Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in Baltimore, MD. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students by helping them thrive in their academic and social environments. If you're driven by purpose and love working with kids, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Provide direct occupational therapy services to students in a school-based setting
- Evaluate and assess students' fine motor, sensory processing, and daily living skills
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals
- Collaborate with teachers, special educators, and parents to support student success
- Document progress, maintain accurate records, and complete required reports in compliance with school and state guidelines
- Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team discussions, and parent conferences
- Provide consultation and training to school staff on sensory strategies and classroom accommodations
Requirements
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Current Maryland State OT licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure
- NBCOT certification (OTR) required or in process
- Experience in a school-based or pediatric OT setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of IEP processes, IDEA regulations, and school-based therapy practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams
- Compassionate, patient, and student-centered approach to therapy
About Us
Charm City Therapy is a Baltimore-based therapy company dedicated to delivering high-quality, student-focused occupational, speech, and related therapy services across the region. Our team is known for its collaborative culture, clinical excellence, and genuine commitment to improving outcomes for the children we serve. We pride ourselves on supporting our therapists with the resources, flexibility, and community they need to do their best work every day.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's 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 (160 salary observations; 443 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,905 salary observations; 28,938 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 ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k 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 | $110k–$156k | Occupational Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$105k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $96k median in Maryland | $97k nationally (−1%)160 state / 5,905 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$127k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Maryland | 147 active | 9,129 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Maryland Occupational Therapist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 9% offer loan repayment158 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,140 in the last 30 days | 1,737 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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