Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $34.50 an hour, the middle half $31–$44, across 10 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $34.42 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Occupational therapy assistants in Pennsylvania: pay by town and employer
About the job
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team.
For more than 50 years, Valley Manor has served the local community by providing high-quality post-acute care, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care services. Our interdisciplinary team is committed to helping each resident achieve the highest possible level of independence, function, and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Carry out individualized treatment plans designed to improve residents’ strength, coordination, mobility, and ability to complete daily activities
- Assist residents with therapeutic exercises, functional tasks, and adaptive techniques
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals and safe techniques
- Monitor and document residents’ progress accurately and timely
- Report changes in resident condition or performance to the supervising Occupational Therapist
- Assist with the use and training of adaptive equipment
- Participate in care planning meetings and interdisciplinary team conferences
- Collaborate with nursing staff, therapists, physicians, and other members of the care team
- Follow facility policies and all applicable state and federal regulations
Benefits of a Full-Time Career
- Competitive pay rates
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off package
- Supportive interdisciplinary work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Qualifications
- Current and active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Current NBCOT certification
- Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care experience preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Compassionate and committed to helping residents improve their independence and quality of life
Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional rehabilitation services and resident-centered care.
Contact Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center today at 610-282-1919 to learn more and begin your career with us.
From Valley Manor's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Valley Manor hires nurses, therapists and nursing assistants in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania.
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