Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (cota) Per Diem
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in North Carolina post a median of $33.10 an hour, the middle half $31.88–$36.50, across 20 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).
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About the job
Now Hiring: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – PRN
Linden Place Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
Are you a compassionate and licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) looking for flexible PRN opportunities? Linden Place Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated COTA to join our rehabilitation team and help residents improve their independence, mobility, and quality of life.
Position Summary
As a PRN COTA, you will work under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions and support individualized treatment plans. You’ll play an important role in helping residents regain skills, maintain independence, and achieve their therapy goals in a supportive skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy interventions and exercises according to individualized treatment plans
- Assist residents with activities that promote independence and functional daily living skills
- Document treatment sessions accurately and track resident progress
- Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, nurses, and other members of the care team
- Educate residents, families, and staff on therapeutic techniques and restorative programs
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement initiatives
- Provide coverage based on facility and resident needs
- Float to nearby facilities when needed
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Current state license/registration as a COTA
- Previous experience in skilled nursing or long-term care is a plus
- Ability to safely assist residents with mobility and transfers
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing quality resident care
Why Join Linden Place?
Flexible PRN scheduling
- Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation team
- Meaningful work that directly improves residents’ quality of life
- Opportunities for continued education and professional development
- Warm, resident-centered workplace culture
Apply today and become part of the Linden Place rehabilitation team!
We look forward to welcoming you and working together to help our residents thrive.
From Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 105 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation)-bed nursing home in Greensboro, NC, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Based in Greensboro, NCHires in North CarolinaPay on its listings: 42.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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