Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN COTA)-Flexible Scheduling
- PRN / per diem
- 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
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive, community-focused environment?
Newberry Health is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), as needed, to join our exceptional team.
Located in beautiful Newberry County, SC, Newberry Health is a 90-bed, acute care, independent, not-for-profit hospital recognized with the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. We are proud of our strong leadership, dedicated staff, and commitment to providing high-quality care for our patients. Our rehab department also offers outpatient adult and outpatient pediatric therapy in our free standing clinics.
Description- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN COTA)-Flexible Scheduling, options for Inpatient and/or Outpatient Adult or Pediatric :
We are currently seeking a PRN COTA to join our Newberry Health Rehab Team. This position has flexible scheduling and setting options. Our occupational therapy team currently serves inpatient acute care, outpatient pediatrics, and outpatient adults. If you are interested in any of these settings, please apply to learn more about the job opportunity.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Prior experience as a COTA preferred
- Will consider new graduate
Requirements
- Prior experience as a COTA preferred, will consider a new graduate
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of South Carolina
- BLS certification required, or must obtain with 60 days of employment
Newberry County Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
From Newberry County Memorial Hospital's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Newberry County Memorial Hospital
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