Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA
Listed compensation
$35-$38/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant supports patient/resident well-being, rehabilitation and recovery. Screens and treats patients/residents, documents services and communicates with families and interdisciplinary team members while facilitating optimization of patient/resident participation in activities of daily living.
- Posted Salary Range
- USD $35.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.
Wage Commensuration
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide professional Occupational Therapy services.
- Completes documentation accurately and timely.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Works efficiently and effectively whole utilizing facility resources responsibly.
- Maintains adequate and up to date knowledge of Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Services and setting specific clinical and regulatory practices.
- Complies with all facility policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Must have one year experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred)
- Must have current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in facility-specific state
- Must have current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- Must have current certification in Basic Life Support.
- Reliable transportation required
Benefits
All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
- PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off Plan
New Pet Insurance Discount Available
DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
Tickets at Work - Entertainment Ticket Discounts
- Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
- Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
- Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
- In-facility education programs and more!
EOE Statement
Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Key Responsibilities
The COTA supports patient well-being and recovery by screening and treating residents under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. Responsibilities include documenting services and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient participation in daily activities.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with at least one year of experience, preferably in geriatric rehabilitation. Required credentials include a state license, NBCOT certification, and Basic Life Support certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Geriatrics — 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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA at Coastal Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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