Occupational Therapist - Day Shift
Listed compensation
$39.47-$61.2/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description
- Job Title: Occupational Therapist
- Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: 40hrs/wk, day shift. Weekend and holiday requirements. Per Department needs
Location: Holy Cross Hospital, 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
Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment. Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- 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: 39.47 - 61.20 USD Hourly
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 bachelor's or master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school and possess a current Maryland state license. Additionally, applicants must have completed at least six months of supervised full-time fieldwork and be CPR certified.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (130 salary observations; 357 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,363 salary observations; 27,244 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 ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,128 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $82k–$127k | Occupational Therapy median $126k (middle half $110k–$135k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $95k median in Maryland | $97k nationally (−2%)130 state / 5,363 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$100k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Maryland | 145 active | 9,127 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 45% no call · 48% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 9% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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