Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) – Multiple Maryland Locations

Relient Health•Baltimore, MD

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Relient Health is recruiting licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) for full-time, in-person, direct-hire permanent placement opportunities in Maryland. Positions are based in established rehabilitation departments and are not travel, contract, or PRN roles. Available settings vary by location and may include skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, pediatric settings, and home health. Current openings include Crownsville, Frederick, Waldorf, White Plains, and other Maryland markets. The role is exclusively for licensed COTAs practicing within a rehabilitation department; it is not a CNA, nursing assistant, medical assistant, therapy aide, or other non-licensed support position. COTAs implement treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist, provide occupational therapy services, assist patients with daily activities and functional skills, and document care in electronic medical record systems. They collaborate with occupational therapists, rehabilitation staff, nursing teams, and interdisciplinary care providers. Compensation is listed as $28–$36 per hour, varying by market, setting, and experience. Relient Health also offers candidate support including transparent communication, market-specific insight, interview preparation, offer negotiation support, and assistance with licensure transfers and relocation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program.
Active Maryland COTA license or eligibility/pending licensure.
Ability to work full-time in one of the listed Maryland markets.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Implement treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
Deliver occupational therapy services in a rehabilitation setting.
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), functional skills, safety, and independence.
Document patient care in EMR systems in accordance with state, federal, and facility standards.
Collaborate with OTs, rehabilitation staff, nursing teams, and interdisciplinary care providers.