Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Rockville, MD
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,544/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Therapist (2 years)
- or Occupational Therapist (2 years)
Description
Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Pediatric Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of recent pediatric experience required.
- Start date: ASAP.
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 40 hours guaranteed, no weekends.
- Patient age range: Birth to 21 years.
- Primary diagnoses/conditions treated: Cerebral Palsy (CP), Autism, Genetic/developmental conditions.
- Caseload: Approximately 25 billed hours per week (scheduled 29-30 hours to account for cancellations).
- Evaluation vs. treatment mix: 1-2 evaluations per week.
- Therapy sessions are typically 1:1 with occasional co-treats.
- Documentation system: Cerner.
- Therapy team includes OT, PT, and SLP disciplines.
- Support staff: 0.5 Rehab Tech.
- Orientation and training provided.
- Well-equipped therapy environment including sensory gym and feeding tools.
- Dress code: Comfortable; no jeans or open-toed shoes; scrubs commonly worn.
- Parking: Free garage on site.
- No weekend, holiday, or floating requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Pediatric Occupational Therapist license in Maryland.
- Minimum of 2 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience.
- Pediatric occupational therapy experience within the last year.
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience.
- Experience with feeding, sensory, and school-based therapy preferred but not required.
- Ability to manage a caseload of pediatric patients with developmental and genetic conditions.
- Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary outpatient therapy setting.
Additional Information
- No prior travel experience explicitly required.
- Orientation and training provided.
- Comfortable work environment with no weekend or holiday shifts.
- Free parking available on site.
This position is ideal for an experienced pediatric occupational therapist seeking a travel contract with a structured schedule and a supportive outpatient therapy team.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Rockville, MD
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Rockville, MD here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high is around 86°F and low is around 66°F.
- Winter average high is around 43°F and low is around 27°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Car friendliness is good with well-maintained roads.
- Public transportation options include buses and a metro station for easy access to Washington D.C.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma.
- Rockville has a large population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, various art galleries and live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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