Cota Occupational Therapist Assistant Per Diem

Alliance Health Group; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued learning

Collaborative rehab team

Resident-centered workplace

Independence support

Job summary

Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center in Henderson, NC seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for PRN therapy services in a skilled nursing setting. You will support residents under the supervision of an OT, helping them improve daily living skills and independence.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, guiding therapeutic activities, maintaining progress notes, and coordinating with nursing staff and families to ensure consistent care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current NC COTA license or registration as required.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care is beneficial.
• Ability to assist residents with mobility and lift up to 50 pounds if required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out occupational therapy interventions according to the supervising OT’s plans.
• Guide residents through activities to improve coordination, movement and Daily Living Skills.
• Help residents practice dressing, grooming, and other functional tasks.
• Observe responses and communicate progress to the supervising therapist.
• Complete treatment notes and maintain clinical records accurately.
• Coordinate with nursing staff, rehab colleagues, residents, and families.
• Reinforce techniques and adaptive strategies for safe participation.
• Attend care conferences and contribute to quality therapy services.
• Travel to nearby facilities when needed to support patient care.

Skills

COTA licensure

Education

Accredited OTA program graduate

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – PRN

Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center | Henderson, NC

Help Residents Rediscover Their Independence

Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide PRN therapy services in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

We’re looking for a caring, motivated professional who enjoys helping individuals strengthen their everyday skills, improve functional abilities, and maintain as much independence as possible. Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you’ll help put personalized treatment plans into action and encourage residents as they work toward their goals.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Carry out occupational therapy interventions according to the supervising Occupational Therapist’s established treatment plans.

• Guide residents through therapeutic activities designed to improve coordination, movement, and daily living skills.

• Help residents practice tasks that support independence with dressing, grooming, and other functional activities.

• Observe responses to treatment and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising therapist.

• Complete required treatment notes and maintain accurate clinical records.

• Coordinate with nursing staff, rehabilitation colleagues, residents, and families to support consistent care.

• Reinforce recommended techniques and adaptive strategies that encourage safe participation in daily activities.

• Attend care conferences and contribute to efforts that improve the quality of therapy services.

• Travel to nearby facilities when needed to support patient care.

What You’ll Need

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

• Current, valid North Carolina COTA license or registration as required.

• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care is beneficial.

• Ability to assist residents with mobility and meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds as required.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• A patient-focused mindset and the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for continued learning and clinical skill development.

• A collaborative rehabilitation team.

• A resident-centered workplace where your contribution matters.

• The opportunity to help individuals work toward greater independence and improved quality of life.

Employment Type: PRN (as needed)