Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Adelphi is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide school-based occupational therapy support services to students with disabilities at a school in Greenville, South Carolina. The COTA will deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services under the direction of a supervising Occupational Therapist, assist students with progress toward IEP goals, complete required documentation, and collaborate with school-based teams to support the District’s occupational therapy program.

JOB QUICK FACTS

• Reference #: BD-1397-02

• Profession: Therapy

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

• Location: Greenville, South Carolina

• Facility Type: School

• Job Type: Contract

• Contract Duration: One-year

• Anticipated Start Date: August 4, 2026

• Service Delivery: On-site across school locations

• Compensation: $40 per hour

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited occupational therapy program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association

• Valid South Carolina Occupational Therapy license/certification applicable to COTA practice

• Current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

• Minimum of three years of experience in pediatric occupational therapy

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to students across school locations in accordance with each student’s IEP and under the direction of the Occupational Therapist

• Collaborate with the Supervising Occupational Therapist and IEP team members to support student progress toward IEP goals

• Complete required documentation in compliance with AOTA standards, South Carolina licensure requirements, Medicaid requirements, and District procedures

• Support implementation of the District’s occupational therapy program as a related service for students with disabilities

• Participate in school-based collaboration, consultation, and service planning as directed

• Serve as a clinical supervisor to assigned OTA college students, as applicable

• Coordinate with the Supervising Occupational Therapist, Lead Occupational Therapist, and Director of Speech Therapy regarding service delivery and student needs

• Maintain professional conduct and comply with all District policies, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations

• Complete training on District procedures and software programs, as required after vendor contract award

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervising Occupational Therapist, Lead Occupational Therapist, and/or Director of Speech Therapy