Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in South Carolina post a median of $32.50 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$33.50, across 3 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in South Carolina earn a median of $35.45 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).
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About the job
FT, PT AND PRN POSITIONS AVAILABLE!
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, HAVE TAKEN THE NBCOT EXAM OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assesses the needs of residents with occupational therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Reports progress to the supervising Occupational Therapist, management and family members and meets with them with or through the supervising Occupational Therapist on a regular basis to discuss.
Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills and licensure.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.
Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.
From East River Nursing and Rehab's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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East River Nursing and Rehab hires therapists, nurses and nursing assistants in Anderson, South Carolina.
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