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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA

AHS StaffingCary, NCPermanent
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).

All Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in North Carolina →

Job description

Are you a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a pediatric clinic position with some diversity in populations and settings? Join this rapidly growing therapist-owned company providing outpatient and community-based therapy to pediatrics and some adult/geriatric patients in the Cary/Raleigh, NC area.

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! 
Qualifications:
?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.

PediaStaff provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PediaStaff complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company does business.


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