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FOX Rehabilitation
Salisbury, Maryland

Occupational Therapist Assistant- Salisbury, MD

Occupational Therapy AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$21.63-$31.25/hr

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Job Description

FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Salisbury, 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 Salisbury, 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@Gmail.com
  • 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 systemsCommunicationInterdisciplinary collaborationGeriatric careTime management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Maryland, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (140 salary observations; 399 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,405 salary observations; 28,087 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Maryland vs national$97k median in Maryland$97k nationally (about the same)140 state / 5,405 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$52k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Maryland148 active9,027 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland Occupational Therapist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,199 in the last 30 days1,617 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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.

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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
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness referral incentives
Compensation for blog articles or social content

Living in Salisbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,621/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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