Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MOCO MOVEMENT CENTER; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

Continuing education opportunities and

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible scheduling within clinicHours

Voluntary benefit options

Opportunity to earn beyond base with a

Job summary

MOCO Movement Center in Kensington, MD seeks a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) for full-time or part-time roles. The position offers a pay range of $75,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience and schedule, with a hybrid compensation model that can exceed base pay depending on role and caseload.

Therapists work in a gym-based setting with a collaborative team of OTs, PTs, and SLPs, using DIR/Floortime and play-based strategies to support children’s growth and daily life skills.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland occupational therapy license or eligibility for Maryland licensure.
• Experience working with children in a pediatric therapy setting.
• Familiarity with DIR/Floortime or willingness to learn this approach.
• Familiarity with evidence-based treatment approaches and a commitment to ongoing learning.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues and other members of the child’s care team.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, genetic, sensory processing, and complex medical diagnoses.
• Develop individualized, participation-focused plans of care.
• Deliver engaging, play-based, evidence-informed intervention.
• Coach parents so progress continues long after therapy sessions end.
• Collaborate with PTs, SLPs, therapeutic aides, and families.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Contribute ideas to improve programs, clinical practice, and the overall family experience.
• Help build a positive, supportive clinic culture.

Skills

Maryland OT license

Pediatric therapy experience

DIR/Floortime familiarity

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Job description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), Kensington, MD | Full-Time or Part-Time

Pay: $75,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience and schedule. Our hybrid compensation model offers room to earn above the base range depending on your role and caseload.

Working at MOCO

At MOCO in Kensington, therapy happens in a gym, not a treatment room. Our kids climb, skate, play sports, and work through an obstacle course that is routinely updated. We practice DIR/Floortime, a child-led, relationship-based model, so sessions follow the child's interests, emotions, and relationships. OTs, PTs, and speech-language pathologists on our team consult on cases and share their expertise, so you'll learn from colleagues across disciplines. If you want your work to look like real life for kids, this could be a good fit.

Our Team

Our team brings together dedicated therapists, therapeutic aides, administrative staff, leadership, and community partners who work collaboratively to support each child’s growth and success. We value teamwork, shared learning, and the unique contributions each person brings to the MOCO community.

We Believe Therapy Shoud...

• Build confidence.
• Support regulation.
• Strengthen relationships.
• Create joyful learning experiences.
• Prepare children for everyday life.

We are not interested in keeping children dependent on therapy.

We are passionate about helping them become successful in the places that matter most.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for curious, intentionally playful therapists who enjoy sharing ideas, thinking creatively, and adapting to each child’s needs. Whether you're a new graduate or have years of pediatric experience, we'd love to hear from you! We welcome therapists at every stage of their careers, offering new graduates a supportive team to learn and grow with and experienced therapists opportunities to build on their expertise and pursue their professional interests.

What We Look For

• Curiosity. You want to understand why a child moves, plays, or communicates the way they do, and you enjoy learning from colleagues in other disciplines.
• Purposeful playfulness. You can turn a climb, a game, or a trip through the obstacle course into meaningful therapy, and you have fun doing it.
• Flexibility. When a child shows you something unexpected mid-session, you follow their lead and adjust.
• A collaborative mindset. You share ideas freely, ask for input, and like working through cases as a team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current Maryland occupational therapy license or eligibility for Maryland licensure.
• Previous experience working with children in a pediatric therapy setting.
• Familiarity with DIR/Floortime or a strong interest in learning and incorporating this approach into practice.
• Familiarity with evidence-based treatment approaches and a commitment to continued learning.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and other members of a child’s care team.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

What You’ll Do as an Occupational Therapist

• Evaluate children with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, genetic, sensory processing, and complex medical diagnoses.
• Develop individualized, participation-focused plans of care.
• Deliver engaging, play-based, evidence-informed intervention.
• Coach parents so progress continues long after therapy sessions end.
• Collaborate with PTs, SLPs, therapeutic aides, and families.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Contribute ideas to improve programs, clinical practice, and the overall family experience.
• Help build a positive, supportive clinic culture.

Schedule & Flexibility

Our clinic is open Monday through Thursday, 8 AM–7 PM; Friday, 8 AM–6 PM; Saturday, 8 AM–3 PM; and Sunday, 9 AM–2 PM. Schedules are developed collaboratively based on the role, candidate availability, and clinic needs. Availability for some evening or weekend hours is especially helpful as we work to accommodate families’ busy schedules. We welcome candidates with a range of availability and are happy to discuss what might be a good fit.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Continuing education opportunities and credits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible scheduling within clinic hours
• Voluntary benefit options
• Opportunity to earn beyond your base compensation through our hybrid compensation model

Facility Notes

MOCO is a peanut-free facility. We are not a latex-free environment, so some latex exposure should be expected.

Location: 5268 Nicholson Lane, Suite A, Kensington, MD 20895

Conveniently located within walking distance of the North Bethesda Metro Station (Red Line), with access to Ride On bus routes 5, 46, and 101.