Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / Inpatient Rehab-Ancillary / Full-Time / Thurs-Sun
- No experience required
- Full-time
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in North Carolina post a median of $34 an hour, the middle half $33–$38.25, across 35 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in North Carolina earn a median of $33.36 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapy assistants in North Carolina: pay by town and employer
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North Carolina is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a North Carolina license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
Summary of Performance Expectations:
Under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, implements occupational therapy treatments. Provides input to the Licensed Occupational Therapist in patient evaluations and in the development of treatment plans. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
Education and Credentials:
Required:
Associate degree from an accredited program for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Current NC license. BCLS for healthcare providers or completion of BCLS from the American Heart Association within three months of employment date.
Preferred:
Work Experience:
Required:
No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.
Preferred:
One year hospital or SNF based rehab experience preferred.
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance
- Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
- American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.
From Catawba Valley Health System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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