Part Time / PRN Weekend Occupational Therapist / COTA

Job Description

Job Description

Fitness for Health is seeking passionate, energetic Occupational Therapists (OTRs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to join our growing team! We are an innovative outpatient practice specializing in neurological, developmental, sensory, orthopedic, and visual rehabilitation through individualized, movement-based therapy. We are primarily interested in candidates with floating weekend availability, but additional weekday hours may be available as well. 

Our therapists work one-on-one with children and adolescents presenting with a wide variety of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental coordination disorder, cerebral palsy, genetic syndromes, concussion, orthopedic conditions, executive functioning challenges, retained reflexes, visual processing deficits, and sensory processing differences.

If you enjoy combining neuroscience, movement, play, and creativity to help children reach their fullest potential, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Provide individualized occupational therapy interventions to pediatric clients. 
• Evaluate and treat children with neurological, developmental, orthopedic, sensory, visual-motor, and executive functioning challenges. 
• Address underlying motor, sensory, cognitive, and visual skills that support meaningful participation in school, home, play, and community activities. 
• Collaborate closely with families and an interdisciplinary team to maximize outcomes. 
• Develop individualized home programs and caregiver education. 
• Complete documentation in a timely manner. 

Our Treatment Philosophy

At Fitness for Health, we believe meaningful change occurs by addressing the root causes of functional challenges—not simply compensating for them. Our therapists utilize a neurodevelopmental and evidence-based approach to improve:

• Motor planning and coordination 
• Balance and postural control 
• Primitive reflex integration 
• Sensory processing and self-regulation 
• Executive functioning 
• Visual processing and visual-motor integration 
• Strength, endurance, and body awareness 
• Fine motor and handwriting skills 
• Functional independence in daily occupations 

Treatment sessions are active, engaging, and individualized, incorporating movement, play, therapeutic exercise, and technology to maximize neuroplasticity and motor learning.

Our Clinic

Fitness for Health offers therapists access to a unique treatment environment, including:

• Large therapeutic gym 
• Interactive rehabilitation technology and exergaming systems 
• Balance and vestibular equipment 
• Functional strengthening equipment 
• Visual-motor training tools 
• Sensory integration equipment 
• Private treatment rooms for fine motor and handwriting intervention 

We encourage therapists to think creatively and utilize movement-based interventions that keep children motivated while targeting meaningful functional outcomes.

Qualifications

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

• Current Maryland Occupational Therapy License (or eligibility) 
• NBCOT Certification 
• Pediatric experience preferred (new graduates with strong pediatric fieldwork are welcome to apply) 

Schedule

• PRN and Part-Time positions available 
• Weekend availability (Saturday and/or Sunday) required
• Additional weekday hours available based on clinic needs 

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about pediatric neurorehabilitation
• Interested in treating the whole child rather than isolated symptoms 
• Creative, energetic, and movement-oriented 
• Excited to learn and collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team 
• Comfortable working with children across a wide range of developmental and neurological diagnoses 
• Committed to providing exceptional family-centered care 

Why Join Fitness for Health?

• One-on-one treatment sessions 
• Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team 
• Mentorship and opportunities for professional growth 
• Innovative treatment technology and therapeutic gym 
• Flexible scheduling 
• Diverse caseload with opportunities to develop expertise in pediatric neurology and developmental rehabilitation 
• Positive clinic culture focused on clinical excellence and individualized care