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Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA

Pay: $28–$45/hr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Rich Square, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$62,806 / year median in North Carolina

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

FT/PT/PRN COTA CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Pay Range is based on years of experience and status

FT/PT/PRN. FT

$28

38 per hour PT $30
38 per hour PRN $35
45 per hour

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, HAVE TAKEN THE NBCOT EXAM OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our 'in-house' team. In this vital role, you will work closely with licensed Occupational Therapists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in our skilled nursing facility. Your expertise will help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life through tailored therapeutic interventions. This positions offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the patients' recover journeys while expanding your professional skills in this setting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with occupational therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Reports progress to the supervising Occupational Therapist, management and family members and meets with them with or through the supervising Occupational Therapist on a regular basis to discuss. Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills and licensure.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs. Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.