Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Permanent Position

New graduates are welcome to apply!

Location: Waldorf, Maryland
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Compensation: $27.00–$32.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday with a weekend rotation
Hours: 40 hours/week
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Facility Size: 115 beds
Patient Population: Long-Term Care & Short-Term Rehabilitation

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our team in Waldorf, Maryland. This permanent, full-time opportunity offers a consistent weekday schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation patients.

As part of a 115-bed skilled nursing facility, you'll work alongside an interdisciplinary team to help patients regain functional independence, achieve their therapy goals, and improve their overall quality of life.

New graduates are welcome to apply and will be considered based on their experience and clinical background.

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive compensation of $27.00–$32.00/hour

• Full-time, permanent opportunity

• 40 hours per week

• Monday–Friday schedule with a weekend rotation

• Opportunity to work with both long-term care and short-term rehab patients

• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment

• Diverse caseload offering opportunities to strengthen your clinical skills

• Supportive setting for experienced clinicians and new graduates

• Meaningful opportunity to make a difference in patients' daily lives and independence

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist

• Implement individualized treatment plans based on each patient's functional needs and goals

• Assist patients with improving independence in activities of daily living and functional mobility

• Provide therapeutic activities focused on strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional performance

• Monitor patient progress and communicate observations with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary care team

• Document treatments, patient responses, and progress accurately and timely

• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive strategies, and safety

• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation staff, physicians, and other members of the care team

• Participate in care planning and contribute to patient-centered treatment goals

• Maintain a safe, respectful, and encouraging treatment environment

• Follow facility policies, clinical standards, and applicable regulations

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) license or eligibility for licensure in Maryland

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

• New graduates are welcome to apply

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused approach

• Ability to work effectively with both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care populations

• Willingness to participate in a weekend rotation

• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team

• Commitment to providing high-quality, individualized patient care

About the Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an OTA who wants to build a rewarding career in skilled nursing while working with a diverse patient population. Whether you're helping a short-term rehab patient regain independence or supporting a long-term resident in maintaining their functional abilities, your work will have a direct and lasting impact.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced OTA looking for a stable full-time opportunity or a new graduate ready to begin your career in a supportive skilled nursing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this permanent OTA opportunity in Waldorf, Maryland.