Part Time PRN Weekend Occupational Therapist COTA

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