Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | Full-Time | Summerville, SC

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina•Summerville, SC

About The Position

The Village at Summerville, part of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for its in-house rehabilitation team. The nonprofit senior living organization offers a consistent team, meaningful clinical relationships, clinical support, and opportunities for professional growth. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide skilled, individualized interventions that help residents improve function, safety, independence, and quality of life. The role provides services across a continuum of senior living and rehabilitation settings, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and outpatient services. Clinical work may address activities of daily living, upper-extremity rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, cognition and safety awareness, functional transfers and mobility, fall prevention, neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and resident and caregiver education. The in-house model emphasizes collaboration with occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members. The organization supports development through MedBridge continuing education, mentorship, collaboration with experienced Occupational Therapists, and opportunities to develop clinical interests and gain exposure to diverse diagnoses and rehabilitation settings.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current or eligible South Carolina COTA license.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric rehabilitation experience is preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
Provide skilled interventions across multiple levels of care.
Monitor and communicate resident progress.
Collaborate with supervising Occupational Therapists and interdisciplinary team members.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
Support resident-centered goals and continuity of care.
Contribute positively to department performance and team culture.
Provide interventions that may include ADL retraining, functional independence, upper-extremity rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, cognitive interventions, safety awareness, transfers, mobility, fall prevention, neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and resident and caregiver education.