Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
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Job Description
HealthPRO Heritage is seeking a passionate, compassionate, and dedicated Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team at RoseCrest in Inman, SC! If you enjoy helping older adults regain independence, improve their functional abilities, and achieve meaningful daily living goals, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference while working alongside a supportive and collaborative rehabilitation team.
Why Join HealthPRO Heritage?
- Competitive Pay based on experience.
- Full-Time Opportunity working with a diverse patient population.
- Benefits Starting Month One!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team.
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
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)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $73k (middle half $64k–$83k)104 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in South Carolina | 178 active | 8,980 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | South Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment201 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,166 in the last 30 days | 1,614 the 30 days before (+96%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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