Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Position: OT

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Job description:

Join Our Mission to Transform Young Lives Through Play and Purpose

Are you passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential? Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to play, learn, and thrive? We're seeking a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our vibrant team, where making a difference isn't just our job—it's our calling.

About This Opportunity

Enjoy working in the beautiful DC Metropolitan area, just a 20 minute commute from the city. In our welcoming, family-centered clinic, you'll work with children from early intervention through adolescence, addressing a diverse range of needs including sensory processing challenges, developmental delays, fine motor difficulties, and daily living skills.

Each day brings new opportunities to celebrate breakthroughs, support families, and witness the incredible resilience of the children in our care.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans that honor each child's unique strengths and challenges
• Provide evidence-based interventions in our fully equipped sensory gym and therapy rooms
• Partner with families to create strategies that extend therapeutic gains into home and school environments
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of speech-language therapists, behavior analysts, and behavior technicians
• Participate in community outreach and educational programs
• Maintain detailed documentation while focusing on what matters most—your therapeutic relationships

What We Offer You:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision
• CEU reimbursement
• Reimbursement for licensure costs
• Mentorship program pairing you with experienced clinicians
• Regular supervision and collaborative case consultations
• Travel/mileage reimbursement between clinics
• Flexible scheduling options with input on your caseload management
• Paid time off that you're encouraged to actually use, plus paid holidays and sick leave
• No weekend requirements
• Administrative time built into your schedule for documentation and planning
• Small caseloads that allow for meaningful therapeutic relationships
• Supportive leadership that values your clinical expertise and personal wellbeing
• Opportunities to pursue specialized interests and certifications

Who Are:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist with pediatric and/or autism experience (new grads with pediatric fieldwork welcome!)
• Someone who sees challenges as opportunities and celebrates every small victory
• A collaborative team player who values family-centered care
• Creative problem-solver who can make therapy feel like play
• Committed to cultural humility and serving families from all backgrounds
• Current state licensure or ability to obtain licensure

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Familiarity with assessment tools including but not limited to: PDMS-2, Beery VMI, BDI2, SP, SPM, BOT-2
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Sheets)

Required Length and Type of Experience:

Minimum 1 year in relevant work experience. Preferred two (2) years clinical experience in providing occupational therapy treatment, utilizing evidenced based practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Required Licensure, Certification or Registry:

• Licensed by the Maryland Department of Health or qualified for application of licensure
• Certification by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy Required Physical and Environmental Demands:

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting students, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination, physically able to manage students of varying weight and sizes. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

Partial travel required between clinics with travel and mileage reimbursement.

NOTE

The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time or Independent Contract

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person