Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

HiredFirst; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work in Lancaster, South Carolina. This 13-week contract requires 40 hours per week in a healthcare setting.

You will administer therapy modalities, provide direct patient care, monitor progress with the supervising OT, and document treatments and billing information accurately. Collaboration with physicians and nursing staff is essential to coordinate high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have ACOTE-accredited OT Aide program (AA/BS).
• SC OT Aide license in good standing.
• NBCOT certification in good standing.
• BLS/CPR for healthcare providers.
• Commitment to a 13-week contract with 40 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Administer OT modalities and treatment procedures per OT plan.
• Provide direct patient care to help restore function.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans with supervising OT.
• Document treatments, progress, and billing information accurately.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain a clean, safe treatment environment and ensure equipment works.

Education

ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program (Associate or Bachelor's)

South Carolina (SC) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license

NBCOT certification

BLS/CPR certification for healthcare providers

13-week contract commitment

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work in a healthcare setting in Lancaster, South Carolina 29720.

Contract: 13 weeks

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: 40 hours per week

Compensation: $1400 - $1404

Key Requirements

Administer occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist.

Provide direct patient care to help restore function and prevent disability following illness or injury.

Monitor patient progress and collaborate with the supervising OT to modify treatment plans as needed to ensure successful recovery.

Document patient treatments, significant changes in progress, and billing information accurately and timely.

Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians and nursing staff, to coordinate quality patient care.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment, ensuring all therapy equipment is in good working order.

Key Qualifications

Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program (Associate or Bachelor's degree).

Current and active South Carolina (SC) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license.

Current certification in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Valid BLS/CPR certification for healthcare providers.

Ability to commit to a 13-week contract with a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule.