Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Alabama earn a median of $29.93 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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Staffing at Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, by Medicare's record
One nurse aide on duty for every 9.5 residents at an average hour (Alabama's middle home: 9.9); 73.5% of its nursing staff left in a year (Alabama: 46.2%); Medicare staffing rating 2 of 5. From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.
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About the job
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Pine Hill Rehab & Wellness | Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Make a difference every day, close to home.
Pine Hill Rehab & Wellness is looking for a skilled, compassionate COTA to join our therapy team. You’ll help our residents and short-term rehab patients regain independence, build strength, and get back to doing the things that matter most to them. If you enjoy hands-on care, seeing real progress, and working with a supportive interdisciplinary team, we’d like to meet you.
What you’ll do
- Carry out treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist
- Help residents improve ADLs, fine motor skills, mobility, and safety awareness
- Train residents and families on adaptive equipment and home safety techniques
- Document treatment, progress, and outcomes accurately and on time
- Work closely with nursing, PT, SLP, and the care team to support each resident’s goals
- Follow all state and federal regulations and facility policies
What you’ll need
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Current certification
- Active Alabama COTA license
- Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred; new graduates welcome to apply
- Strong communication skills and a genuine heart for working with older adults
What we offer
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Consistent schedules / no weekends / flexible scheduling
- Supportive leadership and a team that works together
- Opportunities for continuing education and growth
From Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a 190 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center)-bed nursing home in Birmingham, AL, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Based in Birmingham, ALHires in AlabamaPay on its listings: 85.7% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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