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FOX Rehabilitation
Aberdeen, Maryland

Occupational Therapist Assistant - Greater Abingdon, MD

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$21.63-$31.25/hr

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Job Description

FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Aberdeen, MD and we’re looking for motivated, licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants who want to make a hands-on difference in the lives of older adults. Working closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist, you’ll carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through exercises and functional activities, and help them rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence, all through FOX’s signature Geriatric House Calls™ model, delivered where patients live.

This opportunity is ideal for OTAs who thrive on real, one-on-one time with patients, want to see the direct impact of their work every single day, and are looking to grow their clinical career within a supportive, team-based environment.

As part of an interdisciplinary care team, you’ll work alongside PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists, with built-in mentorship from your supervising OT and a clear runway to grow your skills, your caseload, and your career.

If you’re ready to bring energy, compassion, and hands-on care to the communities you serve, FOX is the right fit for you!

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized treatment plans established by your supervising Occupational Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress

Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress

Document visits accurately and on time within FOX’s EMR system, in line with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards

Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed

Why Join FOX Rehabilitation?

FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. As an OTA, you won’t just be supporting the plan of care, you’ll be the one in the room, building trust with patients and delivering the moments of progress that keep them independent. You’ll be backed by leaders who understand clinical work because they’ve lived it.

Why OTAs Love Working with FOX

  • Meaningful, one-on-one time with patients in their homes and senior living communities
  • A true partnership with your supervising OT, collaborative care planning, not just task lists
  • Built-in mentorship and a clear path to grow your clinical skills and career
  • The ability to build your own schedule and create lasting patient relationships
  • A collaborative, interdisciplinary team (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
  • A community-based practice focused on independence, wellness, and longevity
  • A culture that recognizes the OTA role as essential, not secondary to great outcomes
  • Employment Types Available
  • FOX offers multiple pathways to match your lifestyle and career goals:
  • Full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits)
  • Part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement)
  • PRN/FOX Flex Occupational Therapy Assistant – Home & Community Visits

Ways to Earn More with FOX

  • Beyond base compensation, our clinicians have real opportunities to develop professionally and increase their income:
  • Refer a friend — earn employee referral bonuses for growing our clinical team
  • Refer a patient — wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
  • Share your expertise — get compensated for writing blog articles or creating viral social content

Compensation & Benefits

FOX offers competitive compensation based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education access
  • Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
  • Access to advanced technology and tools
  • Supportive, clinician-driven culture

Qualifications

  • Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
  • Current CPR certification
  • Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Physical Requirements
  • FOX OTAs must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including:
  • Exerting medium physical effort: lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly

Performing CPR

  • Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone
  • Standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking
  • Performing repetitive movements of the upper extremities
  • Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
  • Wearing PPE when required

Join FOX Rehabilitation as an Occupational Therapy Assistant providing hands-on, in-home, and senior living care to older adults across Aberdeen, MD, and surrounding communities. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with your supervising clinician, build real relationships with patients, and help people stay strong, stay independent, and live stronger, longer lives.

  • Contact FOX Now!
  • Kelly P. Klosner PT, DPT
  • Clinical Talent Acquisition Specialist

Kelly.Klosner@Foxrehab.org

609 960 7023

You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!

FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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In Maryland, the standard base pay range for this role is $21.63 - $31.25 an hour with an opportunity to earn more.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningEMR systemsGeriatric careInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunicationTime management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (162 salary observations; 364 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,528 salary observations; 25,016 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Aberdeen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,936/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About FOX Rehabilitation

Wellness and Fitness Services
Cherry Hill, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Continuing education access
Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness referral incentives
Paid for blog articles or social content