
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA
- Agency
- AHS Staffing
- Location
- Cary, NC
- Job type
- Permanent
- Profession
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $30.77
- Weekly
- $1,231
- Yearly (full-time)
- $64,000
This job pays about $30.77/hour — 8% below the median for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in North Carolina ($33.36/hour).
Estimated from the annual salary in the listing; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in North Carolina right now
- 8 open Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in North Carolina from 2 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $29.00 – $32.27/hour, median $29.24/hour.
- Typical Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in North Carolina: $33.36/hour ($69,389/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($29.24/hour across 6 jobs).
Job description
We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with pediatric experience.
- The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will maintain a strong skillset providing therapy to various age groups with a majority of pediatrics
- Clinic based setting.
- The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will have great mentoring and support from an experienced multi-disciplinary team of PT, OT, and SLP staff
- Will need after-school availability from 3:00-7:00 a minimum of three evenings a week.
- RECENT new grads with strong pediatric clinical experience welcome!
?Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
? Certification: Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational
Therapy (NBCOT).
? State Licensure: Valid and current license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
? Requirements: Must be comfortable treating both Adult and Pediatric patients.
? Experience: Experience in a clinic setting is preferred; knowledge of developmental
milestones and age-related conditions is required.
Benefits
? Health Insurance: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
? Paid Time Off: Generous accrual of vacation and sick time.
? Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and skill
development within a growing organization.
? Supportive Environment: Benefit from a team-oriented atmosphere where your
clinical input is truly valued.
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