Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
Listed compensation
$35/hr
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Job Description
HealthPro Heritage is hiring a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) to join our rehabilitation team in Fork, SC. Offering $3K Sign on bonus!
If you’re looking for a full-time opportunity where you can build meaningful relationships with your patients, help seniors regain their independence, and be part of a supportive rehab team, we’d love to connect with you.
What We Offer
- $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
- $35/hour, with consideration for higher rates based on experience and weekend availability
- Full-Time, Consistent Opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Free CEU360 access for continuing education and professional development
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
Growth Opportunities: Access continuous education and professional development designed to support your long-term success.
Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of what we do.
- Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for strong clinical quality and outstanding patient outcomes.
- Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program designed with YOU in mind.
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, your work truly matters. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide therapy services across skilled nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric programs. Join a team that values your expertise, listens to your input, and celebrates the meaningful difference you make every day.
Responsibilities
Patient Care & Treatment Implementation: Assist in delivering individualized therapy based on treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist, including activities to improve daily living skills (e. g., dressing, eating, mobility).
Progress Monitoring & Documentation: Track and document patient progress, maintaining accurate records in compliance with facility policies, and report changes or concerns to the Occupational Therapist.
Collaboration & Patient Education: Work with interdisciplinary teams (e. g., PT, OT, nursing) to provide holistic care, and educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, and strategies for independence.
Therapeutic Activities & Support: Lead or assist patients with exercises, activities of daily living, and other therapeutic tasks, while creating a positive and supportive environment to encourage patient engagement.
Qualifications
Education
Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program from an accredited school.
Certification
Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Licensure
Current state licensure (or eligibility) to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Experience
Previous experience in an occupational therapy setting (hospital, clinic, school, etc.) is preferred, but new graduates are also encouraged to apply.
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) at Healthpro Heritage a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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