School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Cole Health

• $166K — $187K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Active Maryland Occupational Therapy license
  • Experience working with children preferred
  • School-based experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy evaluations, assessments, and treatment services for students
  • Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on student needs
  • Support students with fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care skills, handwriting, and classroom participation
  • Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and families to promote student success
  • Complete required documentation and maintain compliance with school and professional standards
  • Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting student outcomes

Benefits

  • Full-time school hours available
  • Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
  • Consistent weekday hours
  • Opportunity to support students across various needs and age groups
  • Collaborative partnership with educators and families
  • Independence and flexibility of a contractor role
Full Job Description
Location: Silver Spring, MD 20906 (Serving Maryland Schools)
Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor
Schedule: Monday-Friday | School-Based Hours

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide high-quality therapy services within Maryland schools. This is a great opportunity for an OT who wants the consistency of a full-time school schedule while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy of a contractor role.

As part of our school-based therapy team, you will collaborate with educators, families, and school staff to support students in developing the skills needed to participate, learn, and thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Compensation

💰 $80-$90 per hour (Contractor Rate)
  • Full-time school hours available
  • Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

Position Highlights
• Full-time school-based schedule
• Consistent weekday hours
• Opportunity to support students across a variety of needs and age groups
• Collaborative partnership with teachers, families, and school teams
• Independence and flexibility that comes with a contractor role

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities
  • Provide occupational therapy evaluations, assessments, and treatment services for students
  • Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on student needs
  • Support students with fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care skills, handwriting, classroom participation, and functional independence
  • Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and families to promote student success
  • Complete required documentation and maintain compliance with school and professional standards
  • Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting student outcomes

Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Active Maryland Occupational Therapy license
  • Experience working with children preferred
  • School-based experience preferred but not required

Apply today and help students build the skills they need to succeed!

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