Occupational Therapy Assistant
About the role
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.
Location: 1200 Talisman Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841. Schedule: Full-time, 1st Shift.
Benefits
- Advanced Pay Option
- Annual Merit Increases
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Paid Orientation & Training Programs
- 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.