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Hardeeville, South Carolina

PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30-$35/hr

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Job Description

Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist in the practice of occupational therapy to include development deficits, activities of daily living work conditioning, range of motion, coordination, balance endurance, cognition, and exercise programs to restore function and increase strength.

  • Your Responsibilities as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Prepare equipment for treatment and assist an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients
  • Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
  • Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members
  • Build and maintain relationships throughout the community

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an APTA or CAPTE approved physical therapist assistant program
  • State Licensure
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Compensation & Bonus Structure
  • Base Pay: $30-35/hour (based on experience and market factors)

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist in providing rehabilitative care to restore patient function and strength. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, facilitating therapeutic exercises, and building strong relationships with patients to help them achieve functional goals.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient careRehabilitationRange of motion exercisesCoordination trainingBalance trainingEndurance trainingCognitive therapyEquipment preparationRelationship buildingClinical documentation

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 ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k 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 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hardeeville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$427k
Typical market rent
$1,494/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About PT Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional Development Opportunities
Mentorship
APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program
Top Workplace 2026
Culture Excellence Awards