Occupational Therapist PRN - Acute / Inpatient Rehab
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $60 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in Maryland post a median of $57 an hour, the middle half $48–$60, across 57 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in Maryland earn a median of $51.43 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Maryland: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Maryland issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Maryland license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Maryland license, apply to the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice for a license by endorsement ($200, by its own page): what Maryland asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Maryland requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.
- The board may waive the examination for an applicant licensed in another state whose requirements are at least equivalent to Maryland's (Md. Code, Health Occ. 10-306). The application includes verification of NBCOT certification or examination, verification of every license held in another state or country, fingerprints for a criminal history records check, the Maryland jurisprudence examination, and either current NBCOT certification or proof of continuing competency (COMAR 10.46.01.02).
- Staying active: Licenses run two-year terms expiring June 30 and require 24 contact hours of continuing competency activities per term (at least 16 on occupational therapy principles and procedures), with current NBCOT certification accepted in their place (COMAR 10.46.04.04).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Maryland · Every state's rule
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
About the Job
Newly increased rates!
Join the Centralized PRN Pool in Baltimore for an opportunity to work at all 4 MedStar Health Baltimore Hospitals: (Weekend Coverage Required)
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
MedStar Harbor Hospital
MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital !
The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, to include screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. The Physical Therapist participates as requested in program planning and protocol development and assists the team in meeting established goals.
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Primary Duties
- Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goals setting.
- Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.
- Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities considering our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan of care that establishes baseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.
- Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.
- Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students. Assists with orientation and mentoring of new staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
- Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).
- BLS (Basic Life Support).
This position has a hiring range of
USD $60.00 - USD $60.00 /Hr.
From MedStar Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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