Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $28–$40 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Maryland post a median of $35.39 an hour, the middle half $34.60–$41, across 15 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Maryland earn a median of $39.43 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Occupational therapy assistants in Maryland: pay by town and employer
About the job
Immediately Hiring- Full time/Part time!
Chestertown Nursing and Rehab is currently hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant!
Our staff has set an excellent standard of care and we want YOU to be the next superstar on a roster of some of the best healthcare employees in Maryland! We are looking for motivated, reliable and enthusiastic worker to join our AMAZING nursing team! If you are looking for a facility where you will be appreciated DAILY, be provided with the training, resources and supplies needed to do your job, and where you can let your skills shine, this is the place for YOU!
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.
- Recognized by the NBCOT as a designated COTA (if state mandated).
- Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable).
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of an OTR and according to state guidelines.
- Assist OT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
- Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the OTR.
- Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, re-certifications and discharges.
- Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
Rates factor by experience: FT $28-35, PRN $35-40
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration; however, its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties
- Geriatrics
Schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate
- Chestertown, MD 21620: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification
- COTA (Required)
Shift availability
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
- Health insurance
From Resorts at Chester River Manor's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Resorts at Chester River Manor
Resorts at Chester River Manor is a 98 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Resorts at Chester River Manor, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Chestertown, MD, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Resorts at Chester River Manor
Based in Chestertown, MDHires in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South CarolinaPay on its listings: 21.4% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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