COTA (Flexi)
How this pay compares
This posting states $30.57–$45.18 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Virginia post a median of $34.20 an hour, the middle half $33–$37.88, across 37 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Virginia earn a median of $36.04 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 Virginia: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach reported 82 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,836,971 hours worked: 5.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 10 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Licensed in another state?
Virginia issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Virginia license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
City/State
Virginia Beach, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview
Sentara Home Services is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
This is a Flexi, Day shift opportunity
As a COTA , you may assist in the development of treatment plans, carrying out routine functions, and documenting the progress of treatment within the scope of treatment plans established by an occupational therapist. Provides age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers. Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members. Performs modalities/therapeutic interventions in accordance with accepted standards of care and department policies and procedures. Participates/assists with updates in formal plan of care to address individual patient needs. Provides effective instruction to the patient and family through standardized educational programs and/or individualized training. Initiate, develop, and maintain collaborative interactions with internal and external team members, patients, and family members to improve patient outcomes. Productive and efficient in daily operations.
Qualifications
An Associate's level degree, Certificate, Diploma, or degree from an accredited school is required.
Current licensure in the state of Virginia or licensure eligible and current National Board Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (NBCOT) or certification eligible
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Join a team with a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities we serve!
Keywords: COTA, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Rehab, Rehab Therapy, Talroo-Allied Health
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $30.57 - $45.18 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
•Pet Insurance
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
From Sentara Health's job posting, checked 10 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Sentara Health
Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system with 12 (source: Sentara Health, About Us) hospitals and more than 400 (source: Sentara Health, About Us) sites of care in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Source: Sentara Health, About Us
Based in Norfolk, VAHires in Virginia, North CarolinaPay on its listings: 73% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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