Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pruitthealth Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced Pay Option

Annual Merit Increases

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

PruittHealth - Blyhtewood is seeking a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Columbia, SC team. This full-time role involves implementing therapy plans, assisting patients with daily activities, guiding therapeutic exercises, and documenting progress under OT supervision.

We value strong communication and teamwork, welcome new graduates, and offer competitive compensation up to $100,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a supportive

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• Experience in rehabilitation or post-acute care preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Foreign-trained applicants must possess credentials deemed substantially equivalent by the credentialing organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under OT supervision.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and functional tasks.
• Guide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve independence.
• Observe and report patient progress to the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Support interdisciplinary care planning and treatment goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

New graduates welcome

Education

Associate degree OTA

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: 1075 Heather Green Drive, Columbia SC 29229

Schedule: Full Time

Compensation: Up to $100,000 annually

Company: PruittHealth - Blythewood

Join PruittHealth as a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and help patients improve functional abilities, increase independence with daily activities, and enhance their overall quality of life. As a leading provider of post-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and therapy services, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes while creating a supportive environment where our professionals can thrive. This role offers competitive compensation up to $100,000 annually, based on experience, schedule, and location, along with comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture focused on clinical excellence.

Why Join PruittHealth?

• Advanced Pay Option
• Annual Merit Increases
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Career Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under OT supervision.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and functional tasks.
• Guide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve independence.
• Observe and report patient progress to the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Support interdisciplinary care planning and treatment goals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• Experience in rehabilitation or post-acute care preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Foreign-trained applicants must possess credentials deemed substantially equivalent by the applicable credentialing organization.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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