COTA Jobs in Salem, VA

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by implementing treatment plans that help individuals recover, improve or maintain the skills required for daily living and working. They work under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist and use therapeutic techniques to assist patients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating. A COTA may work with individuals who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities, helping them develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living.

Important skills for a COTA include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and patience. They should also have a deep understanding of human anatomy and medical terminologies. For certifications, a COTA must have an associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and must pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) COTA examination to gain certification. Before becoming a COTA, a person may have roles such as a physical therapy aide, a rehabilitation aide, or a direct care staff member in a healthcare facility.

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School Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 2 days ago

motivated and passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in a school contract position....

Pediatrics Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Vinton, VA

  • Vinton, VA (18 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vinton, VA (18 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 2 days ago

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Roanoke, VA

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Roanoke, VA Full-Time | School-Based | Contract Position Sunbelt Staffing is looking for a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join...

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Roanoke, Virginia!

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Roanoke, Virginia! Are you a Virginia-licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant?...

Roanoke, VA: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants Get Weekly Pay & Make a HUGE Difference!

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Roanoke, VA: COTAs Get Weekly Pay & Make a HUGE Difference! Virginia-licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant?...

School Based Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Salem VA

  • Salem, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Salem, VA
  • 10 days ago

Sunbelt Staffing is currently seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in Salem, VA....

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Friendship is seeking a Full Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Friendship - North team, located on Hershberger Road....

Occupational Therapist Assistant- Acute Care

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 13 days ago

" Occupational Therapist Assistant- Acute Care Roanoke, VA, US, 24014 Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day Facility: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Requisition Number: 152717 How You'll...

School-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Roanoke, Virginia

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 16 days ago

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is needed to support students in a dynamic K-12 school environment in Roanoke, VA....

Occupational Therapist Assistant- Flex/PRN- Acute Care

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 24 days ago

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: Flex/PRN schedule. Acute care patient base. Performs selected procedures under the direction of a licensed Occupational therapist who has evaluated the...

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Offering $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 28 days ago

Functional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, Our Lady of the Valley in Roanoke, VA, for a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Offering a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!...

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Salem, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salem, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you would provide occupational therapy services to our patients utilizingtherapeutic modalities, exercises, and other treatment...

Full-time Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

  • Blacksburg, VA (17 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Blacksburg, VA (17 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Functional Pathways is currently hiring at Warm Hearth at Home in Blacksburg, VA for a Full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant....

Occupational Therapist Assistant- Acute Care

  • Roanoke, VA (12 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (12 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

How Youll Help Transform Healthcare: Acute Care- CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Full Time. Sign on Bonus Eligible** Performs selected procedures under the direction of a licensed...

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Salary for COTA Jobs in Salem, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

COTAs in Salem, VA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
49.1%
Bachelor's Degree
25.8%
Master's Degree
15.0%
High School or GED
3.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by COTAs in Salem, VA
Less than 1 year
60.5%
1-2 years
14.6%
None
11.2%
6-8 years
9.7%
2-4 years
3.5%
4-6 years
0.5%