Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA
Listed compensation
$38.00 /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 $38.00 - 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 Occupational Therapy Assistant screens and treats patients while documenting services and communicating with the interdisciplinary team. They facilitate patient participation in activities of daily living and participate in quality assurance initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and hold a current state license and NBCOT certification. One year of experience in a geriatric rehabilitation setting is preferred, and current Basic Life Support certification is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
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 ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k 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 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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