COTA: Elevate Patient Care & Rehabilitation

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym-membership

Educational assistance through FirstU

PerkSpot employee discounts

Employer retirement match

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support stabilization and mobilization efforts under the plan of care established by OTs. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to help patients perform daily activities with greater independence.

Join a system with multiple locations, strong outcomes, and a benefits package including gym access, educational support, employee discounts, and retirement savings with employer matching.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication to ensure patient and caregiver collaboration.
• Empathy and compassion essential for patient care.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Risk assessment and rapid decision-making.
• Creative problem-solving tailored to individual treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Occupational Therapists on plan of care progression.
• Implement interventions and educate per plan of care and CPT scope.
• Recommend adaptive equipment or devices to promote independence.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs and hospital goals.
• Document and bill accurately for services provided.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy

Attention to detail

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in OTA

NC OTA License

Job description

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support stabilization and mobilization efforts under the plan of care established by OTs. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to help patients perform daily activities with greater independence.

Join a system with multiple locations, strong outcomes, and a benefits package including gym access, educational support, employee discounts, and retirement savings with employer matching.