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Baltimore, Maryland

Occupational Therapist-The Chimes School

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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$92k

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – The Chimes School

Salary: $92,000 annually

Join Chimes — and go further to help others go far.

The Chimes School is a nonpublic, MSDE-approved special education program serving students ages 5–21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and a wide range of learning, behavioral, and medical needs. We provide a supportive, team-centered environment with strong clinical and behavioral services—focused on helping every student build independence, confidence, and life skills.

We’re seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist who is committed to helping students with complex needs thrive at school and beyond.

What You’ll Do

  • Evaluate students (ages 5–21) and write clear OT reports
  • Create and deliver IEP-aligned OT goals and intervention plans
  • Provide direct therapy and consult with classroom teams to support participation and independence
  • Recommend accommodations, task/environment modifications, and assistive technology as needed
  • Maintain timely documentation and collaborate in IEP meetings and school team planning

What You Bring

Education & Licensure

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current Maryland OT license (and certification/registration as required)

Experience & Skills

  • Two (2) years of OT experience preferred (school-based experience a plus)
  • Experience and/or interest in working with children with multiple disabilities (e. g., Autism, Intellectual Disability, Emotional Disabilities, TBI, neurological disorders)
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and documentation skills
  • Acceptable driving record (may be required based on assignment)

Why You'll Love Working at Chimes

  • Medical plans
  • Dental & vision options
  • Life & disability insurance
  • Generous PTO for rest and family time
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid training + tuition assistance
  • Referral bonuses & recognition programs
  • Growth opportunities — at the school and beyond

Join the Chimes School and experience the fulfillment of making a real difference — every single day.

To learn more about Chimes and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: chimes.org.

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Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate students, develop IEP-aligned intervention plans, and provide direct therapy to support student independence. They will also collaborate with classroom teams and participate in school planning meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and a current Maryland OT license. Two years of experience is preferred, along with the ability to work with children who have complex intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentStudent evaluationClinical documentationBehavioral interventionTask modificationEnvironmental modification

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (133 salary observations; 412 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,387 salary observations; 28,936 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 ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k 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
Maryland vs national$97k median in Maryland$97k nationally (about the same)133 state / 5,387 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Maryland144 active9,026 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 43% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland Occupational Therapist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment155 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,199 in the last 30 days1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.4% 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

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 13 employers
4
<$95k
7
$95k-105k
8
$105k-115k
0
$115k-125k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

From $109,000
#4

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From $109,000
+ 19 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 8,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Chimes

Non-profit Organizations
Baltimore, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical plans
Dental & vision options
Life & disability insurance
Generous PTO
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid training + tuition assistance
Referral bonuses
Growth opportunities

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
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 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.