Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Inpatient Adult Rehabilitation (Sign On Available!)
- $7,500 sign-on bonus (2-year commitment)
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in South Carolina post a median of $32.17 an hour, the middle half $31–$33.39, across 11 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).
Occupational therapy assistants in South Carolina: pay by town and employer
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South Carolina is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a South 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
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Inpatient Adult Rehabilitation
Location: Florence, SC
$7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE WITH A 2-YEAR COMMITMENT!
Are you passionate about helping others regain independence and improve their quality of life? We are looking for a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Inpatient Adult Rehabilitation team!
In this full-time position, you will work alongside Occupational Therapists and an interdisciplinary healthcare team to help patients restore function, build confidence, and achieve meaningful rehabilitation goals.
You will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients recovering from a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental disorders.
Position Highlights
- Full-time position – 80 hours biweekly
- Inpatient Adult Rehabilitation setting
- Collaborative, supportive interdisciplinary team
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Meaningful, hands-on involvement in patient care and rehabilitation goals
- Competitive benefits package
- $7,500 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment!
Required Qualifications
- Active South Carolina Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license
- Current NBCOT certification in good standing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification through the American Heart Association
Make a Difference Every Day!
If you are committed to helping patients maximize their independence, regain functional abilities, and improve their quality of life, we would love to have you join our team!
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
From McLeod Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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