Occupational Therapist Assistant - Greater Abingdon, MD

FOX Rehabilitation•Greater Abingdon, MD

10h•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Aberdeen and surrounding communities. The role uses FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, delivering care in patients’ homes and senior living communities. Working with a supervising Occupational Therapist and an interdisciplinary team, the OTA carries out individualized treatment plans and helps patients improve strength, mobility, confidence, independence, and wellness. The position offers one-on-one patient care, mentorship, opportunities to develop clinical skills and career pathways, and the ability to build a schedule and lasting patient relationships. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways are offered; benefits eligibility depends on role and, for part-time positions, minimum-hours requirements.

Requirements

Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current CPR certification.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including 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; and standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and walking extensively.
Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist and adjust activities based on patient response and progress.
Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities; observe and track their progress.
Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system, following clinical documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, powers of attorney (POAs), and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to senior living communities.
Perform CPR and assist patients with transfers, bed mobility, and repositioning as needed.
Travel by car to patient homes and senior living communities and wear PPE when required.