Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$40/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
This well-established hospital, located near Talladega, AL, is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join their organization. Take advantage of this opportunity to earn competitive pay!
Pay: $40.00/hour
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Opportunity
- Part-time, direct hire position
- Schedule: 1 to 5 times a month, as needed
- Great leadership and administration team
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Requirements
COTA certification required
The Surrounding Area
Outdoor recreation including the Talladega National Forrest, Logan Martin Lake, and attractions such as TOP trails
Talladega Superspeedway is one of the biggest recognizable attractions when it comes to motor sports and major events
Birmingham, AL is about an hour and a half away, offering bigger city amenities along with travel destinations
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide occupational therapy services to patients in a hospital setting. The role involves working on a PRN basis to support the existing healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid COTA certification. The position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 129 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Top Ota Jobs
6 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution5 jobs
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs
Higher = better work-life balance
Occupational Therapist Assistant (PRN)Per Diem
Stonestar Health · Montgomery, Alabama
Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA
Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California
Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School-Based
$85kHome Health Occupational Therapist Assistant-PRN
$58k-$79kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score
Living in Talladega
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $178k
- Median resident rent
- $776/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.