Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant — Rehab & Patient Progress

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to administer and direct therapeutic procedures under the supervision of an occupational therapist for patients recovering from injury or surgery.

The role requires an associate degree from an accredited OTA program, SC licensure, and BLS certification. The position is hourly with a 40-hour work week, focusing on ongoing assessment and documentation of patient progress.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensed by South Carolina as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, administers and directs therapeutic procedures for patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery or other ailments.
• Re-assesses patient progress at regular intervals and documents findings with supporting data.

Education

Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

MUSC Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to administer and direct therapeutic procedures under the supervision of an occupational therapist for patients recovering from injury or surgery.

The role requires an associate degree from an accredited OTA program, SC licensure, and BLS certification. The position is hourly with a 40-hour work week, focusing on ongoing assessment and documentation of patient progress.