Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time/Part Time/ PRN - Skilled Nursing/LTC

**Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Help Residents Stay Independent**

At **McCoy Memorial**, Occupational Therapy is about helping residents hold on to the skills that make everyday life feel familiar, meaningful, and independent.

We are looking for a compassionate **Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)** to join our **in-house therapy team** and work directly with residents to improve function, confidence, and quality of life.

**The Impact You’ll Make**

As a **COTA**, you will help residents:

* Improve independence with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
* Build strength, coordination, range of motion, and functional use of the upper extremities
* Practice safe transfers and functional daily activities
* Use adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies more effectively
* Improve cognition, sequencing, safety awareness, and participation in daily routines
* Maintain meaningful skills and reduce the amount of assistance needed from caregivers

Working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, you will carry out individualized treatment plans, monitor resident performance, communicate changes in function, educate residents and caregivers, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.

What We’re Looking For

* Current **COTA certification and South Carolina licensure**
* Current CPR certification
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* A compassionate, resident-centered approach
* Ability to work well with geriatric and medically complex populations
* A team-oriented mindset and commitment to quality care

Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatrics is preferred.

**New graduates are encouraged to apply.**

**Why McCoy Memorial?**

You’ll enjoy:

* **Competitive compensation**
* **Paid time off**
* **401(k) retirement benefits**
* **Annual performance reviews**
* Opportunities for professional growth
* A collaborative in-house therapy team
* Supportive therapy and facility leadership
* A culture that values clinical skill, teamwork, and resident advocacy

**Do Work Residents Feel Every Day**

Helping someone dress themselves, safely complete a transfer, use their hands more effectively, or participate in a familiar routine can have a tremendous impact on their independence and dignity.

If you want to be part of a therapy team where the work you do is seen, valued, and meaningful, we would love to meet you.

**Apply today and join the in-house therapy team at McCoy Memorial.**

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Opportunities for advancement
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

* Are you applying for Full Time?
* Are you applying for Part Time?
* Are you applying for PRN?
* How many years of Skille Nursing Facility Experience do you have?

License/Certification:

* COTA license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

* Bishopville, SC 29010 (Required)

Work Location: In person